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SPNL is the national partner for BirdLife International in Lebanon. We strive to conserve biodiversity for the provision of a better quality of life through sustaining sites, habitats, species, and people.

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Hima

From “What Is a Hima?” to “How Do We Begin?”: A Playbook for Community Conservation

By Assad Serhal Director General, Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) Whenever we speak about the revival of the Hima, two questions almost...

Hima

Women and the Hima: Empowering Communities, Protecting Nature and Sustaining Livelihoods

The Hima: A relationship between people and nature The Hima is more than a protected geographical area. It represents a relationship between people, nature, culture...

Hima

118 Lebanese Environmental NGOs Endorse the “Hima for Peace” Initiative

SPNL to expand the initiative through engagement with ten ministries and launch it internationally in Nairobi on 8 September 2026 A broad coalition of 118...

Publications

SPNL Publishes New Guide Celebrating Hima Niha and Hima Hardine: Two Sister Villages, One Living Heritage

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has released a new bilingual publication presenting Hima Niha and Hima Hardine as two...

What we do

October 14, 2018

SPNL

Assad Serhal the Director General of SPNL (Birdlife Lebanon) Wins...

Assad Serhal, the Director General of Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon - SPNL (Birdlife Lebanon), was named among the winners of...

BirdLife International

October 3, 2018

SPNL

BirdLife Meeting 2018: A global partnership meets to discuss the next...

Between September 26th-28th, over 200 members of the BirdLife family flocked to Wallonia, Belgium for the 2018 BirdLife General Partnership Meeting. Held every five...

Hima

October 3, 2018

SPNL

Hima Ras El Metn soaring birds celebrated the International day for...

Ras El Metn soaring birds also celebrated the International day for migratory birds by showing themselves to birdwatchers. Ras Al Metn's commitment to the...

Environment

October 3, 2018

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André Hoffmann awarded WWF Duke of Edinburgh Conservation Award

MAVA President André Hoffmann has been named the recipient of WWF’s annual Duke of Edinburgh Conservation Award which honours and recognises valuable contributions made...

Hima

October 2, 2018

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“Unifying our Voices for Bird Conservation”: Birdlife Sweden and SPNL Celebrating...

On 1 October 2018 SPNL- Birdlife Lebanon and Birdlife Sweden announced an innovative partnership to increase awareness of the plight of migratory birds in...

Anti-Poaching Unit

September 30, 2018

SPNL

Poachers are not allowed to use a noble tool of scientific...

Ringing of birds requires holding them by the net. The purpose of this work is to know where the birds go and from where they...

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The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is dedicated to conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable development, and safeguarding Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage. As the national partner of BirdLife International, SPNL embraces the Hima approach, a community-based conservation model that harmonizes nature, people, and culture. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we empower communities to protect vital ecosystems and species while ensuring livelihoods and well-being. Join us in our mission to preserve Lebanon's unique environment for future generations. Visit our website or follow us on social media to learn more and support our initiatives. Together, we can make a difference.

Horsh Kayfoun, Luc Hoffmann Hima Center،, Itani, Kayfoun, Mount Lebanon

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Women and the Hima: Empowering Communities, Protecting Nature and Sustaining Livelihoods

118 Lebanese Environmental NGOs Endorse the “Hima for Peace” Initiative

SPNL Publishes New Guide Celebrating Hima Niha and Hima Hardine: Two Sister Villages, One Living Heritage

BirdLife Meeting 2018: A global partnership meets to discuss the next...

Hima Ras El Metn soaring birds celebrated the International day for...

André Hoffmann awarded WWF Duke of Edinburgh Conservation Award

“Unifying our Voices for Bird Conservation”: Birdlife Sweden and SPNL Celebrating...

Poachers are not allowed to use a noble tool of scientific...