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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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SNOW Program

Schools Without Walls, When Nature Opens Its Doors to Everyone

On a calm morning in the heart of Shmlan, nature prepared to welcome a special group of young visitors. As part of the “Schools...
Hima

Towards a New Dawn for the Litani: How a National River, UNESCO, and SPNL Are Shaping Lebanon’s Next Biosphere Reserve

Lebanon’s longest river seemed to flow with a renewed sense of possibility. The Litani River Authority (LRA), led by Director General Dr. Sami Alawieh,...
Homat Al Hima

Youth Volunteers Unite to Protect Hima Anjar Wetland in Large-Scale Cleanup Initiative

On November 1, 2025, the Hima Anjar Wetland came alive with the spirit of volunteerism and environmental stewardship as more than 40 young members...
Hussein Al-Mousawi, Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic Arabic Edition, with SPNL’s General Director Assad Serhal during the recent IUCN Conference held in the UAE.
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National Geographic Arabia Highlights the Hima Model in its Editorial

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) warmly commends the editorial written by journalist Hussein Al-Mousawi in the latest issue of...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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Over seven weeks, he filed 24 eBird checklists, weaving a detailed picture of autumn passage that stretches from high-altitude thermals to mirror-still marshes.

Autumn on the Flyway: Chadi Saad Tracks a Season in Motion

As summer loosened its grip on Lebanon’s mountains and wetlands, Chadi Saad kept daily watch over the migratory corridors that lace the country together:...
Hima
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SPNL Launches Official Map of Hima Kornayel : Empowering Local Stewardship...

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has officially launched the geospatial map of Hima Kornayel, marking a new milestone in its efforts to...
What we do
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Illegal Hunter Arrested in Dinnieh Following Documented Violations by the Anti-Poaching...

Based on a documented complaint submitted by sustainable hunters to the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU), the APU’s electronic tracking and investigation team prepared a detailed...
Anti-Poaching Unit
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Major Operation Shuts Down One of the Largest Illegal Bird Trapping...

In a major coordinated operation, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), through its Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) jointly operated with MESHC...
Anti-Poaching Unit
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Joint Operation by APU, Ministry of Agriculture, and Internal Security Forces...

Al-Labweh, Northern Beqaa – As part of ongoing efforts to protect wildlife and enforce environmental law, the Anti-Poaching Unit, in coordination with Dr. Abbas...
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SPNL Launches Official Map of Hima Al-Abadiyeh: Strengthening Community Conservation Through...

 The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has officially launched the geospatial map of Hima Al-Abadiyeh, marking a new milestone in...
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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