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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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Mapping Lebanon’s Green Heart: A Landmark Flora and Biodiversity Map

Lebanon has taken a significant step forward in documenting and protecting its natural heritage with the launch of the first national map of flora...
Anti-Poaching Unit

Anti-Poaching Unit: From Awareness to Institutional Partnerships for Bird Protection in Lebanon

Between July 23 and August 23, 2025, the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) carried out a packed agenda of activities that combined awareness, field patrols, community...
Hima

Restoring Rivers and Strengthening Himas: SPNL’s Progress in West Bekaa

Between 23 July and 23 August 2025, SPNL’s Homat Al Hima International Center (HHIC), under the leadership of Wassim El Khatib, focused on advancing...
Hima

SPNL’s Nature Conservation Department: Driving Projects and Partnerships Forward

Between 23 July 2024 and 23 August 2025, SPNL’s Nature Conservation Department, led by Bassima Khatib, demonstrated once again the breadth and depth of...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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Improving Conservation Status of the near threatened – Cinereous Bunting

A training was held in Al Fekha within the project “Improving Conservation Status of the near threatened – Cinereous Bunting specie in the Hima...
Anti-Poaching Unit
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New study reveals over 75% of bird killing and trapping in...

Nature Conservation Egypt (BirdLife in Egypt) and the BirdLife International Secretariat released today a study on the socio-economic drivers of hunting and trapping practices...
Homat Al Hima
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Homat Al-Hima

Homat Al-Hima is an Arabic slogan widely used to recognize the individuals and groups acting as Hima guardians and Heroes. HH are motivated , well...
Biodiversity Guardianship
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Storks fly over Lebanon

  Storks fly over the town of Faitroun, North East of the capital Beirut, on April 3, 2016. Patrick BAZ / AFP
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MAVA celebrate conservation hero Dalia Al Jawhary

Mava Foundation Annual Report filled with more conservation success stories from partners. As well as offering a review of some of 2015’s highlights. The report...
Hima Sites
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Hima Byblos

Hima Byblos is a World Heritage Site due to its historical past. It is visited by millions every year which creates a major threat...
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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