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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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SPNL Mourns the Passing of Conservation Pioneer Mona Khalil

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) mourns with profound sadness the passing of Mona Khalil, one of Lebanon’s most dedicated...

Mona Khalil: A Guardian of Sea Turtles, a Defender of Hima, and a Friend We Will Never Forget

By Assad Serhal There are people who work for conservation, and there are people who become conservation itself. Mona Khalil was one of those rare...

Coordination Meeting at Ras El Matn Municipality to Develop the Hima Action Plan and Strengthen Partnerships for Sustainable Development

Ras El Matn Municipality hosted a coordination meeting dedicated to discussing the current status of Hima Ras El Matn and developing an action plan...

The Hima Approach Highlighted as a Model for Sustainable Local Development During Dialogue Session at AUT

Environmental leaders, municipal officials, academics, tourism experts, and civil society representatives gathered at the American University of Technology (AUT) for a high-level dialogue exploring...
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Butterflies, Bees, Social Distancing, and the Wildflower Seed Harvest

By Husein Ali Zorkot A large part of this year was spent not only wildlife gardening and green landscaping, but also taking precautions. Forest fires,...
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One of the Most Prestigious Environmental Awards Recognises the Migratory Soaring...

By Dima Obeidat The Migratory Soaring Birds (MSB) Project: Mainstreaming Conservation of Migratory Soaring Birds into key productive sectors along Red Sea/Rift Valley flyway has been...
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How do we push forward a Green Recovery in a post-COVID...

By Shaun Hurrell How can we reboot the global economy in a way that transitions us to a sustainable future? BirdLife has launched a new Green...
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A First-Time Butterfly Record: Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)

June 25, 2020 – A Milestone for Butterfly Conservation in Lebanon Nature enthusiasts and conservationists have cause for celebration as a new butterfly species has...
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Hima Hammana has got it all

Central to Lebanon and eco-tourists’ hearts, Hammana features a fantastic destination for a perfect getaway at Mount Lebanon. Whether it is hiking, ziplining, canyoning,...
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A Support Programme for Rural Enterprises Promoting Sustainable Use of Natural...

Call for mentors Are you a business leader or a senior professional interested in learning the art of holistic mentoring whilst developing yourself and enhancing...