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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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The Beiruter Highlights Assaad Serhal’s Tribute to the Legacy of Mona Khalil and Community-Based Conservation

In an article published on 30 June 2026, entitled "Beyond the Orange House: Mona Khalil's Lasting Legacy," journalist The Beiruter Editorial Team explores the...

Assad Serhal on Télé Liban’s “Hiwarat Al Saraya”: Lebanon’s Hima Model Earns Global Recognition

Mr. Assad Serhal, Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) and member of the Global Council of BirdLife...

Wetlands: a powerful ally in climate resilience we can’t afford to overlook

By Megan Eldred, Senior Policy Manager, Sites at BirdLife International We are losing one of our most powerful natural allies against climate change, and yet...

New York Times Highlights Legacy of Mona Khalil and Her Lifelong Commitment to Sea Turtle Conservation

A recent article by New York Times reporter Ishani Desai paid tribute to the life and work of Mona Khalil, the renowned conservationist and...
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Action to save vultures will protect human health, say experts

A multinational plan to thwart the sudden and severe decline in vultures across Africa, Asia and Europe will be presented at a major summit...
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Launch of the 1st Global “Youth 4 South Video Contest”

We are pleased to announce the launch of the first global “Youth 4 South Video Contest” initiated by UNOSSC and UNDP to promote the...
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Anthem HOMAT AL-HIMA by Adonis Khatib

Anthem HOMAT AL-HIMA * Words and music: Adonis Khatib Montage: Hussein Idriss Recording: Studio Joe Baroutjian Production: SPNL and Mr. Henri Chdid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxYMTPlEUb0 * In 2016, SPNL developed a mentoring...
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Migratory Birds being shot down by automatic gunfire in Dinnieh !

Lebanon’s hunting laws were repeatedly and blatantly violated over the weekend, environmental NGO Green Area said in a statement released Monday. Video surfaced over the...
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Lebanon ratified the Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the...

On 31 August 2017, Lebanon ratified the Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the Mediterranean (ICZM). This protocol aims at reinforcing the implementation of the...
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Land Rover’s CEO is alerted about Lebanese poacher using the vehicle

Richard Porter (BirdLife's Middle East Advisor) the co-author of a new book titled "Birds of the Middle East" alerted Dr Ralf Speth, CEO, Jaguar Land Rover about...