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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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When War Crosses the Sky: Migratory Birds Over Lebanon

Each spring and autumn, the skies above the Levant transform into one of the world’s greatest aerial highways. Hundreds of millions of birds glide...

IUCN Members Network in Lebanon Strengthens Environmental Cooperation and Launches New Media Initiatives

The IUCN Members Network in Lebanon convened an online meeting on Friday, 13 March 2026, bringing together representatives from environmental organizations and academic institutions...

The Story Behind the Hima Hammana Logo

High in the mountains of Mount Lebanon, where forests meet waterfalls and migratory birds cross the sky above the Beirut River Valley, the village...

A Municipality Steps Forward: Ebadieh Backs a Vision for the Beirut River Valley Natural Park

In a modest yet powerful gesture of environmental leadership, the Municipality of Ebadieh has formally endorsed a visionary initiative to establish a Natural Park...
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UN Wildlife Treaty Highlights Crucial Role of Community-Led Conservation in New...

Involvement of local communities found to be key for survival of migratory species in Central Asia Community-led conservation strategies can be instrumental for the successful...
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World Wetlands Day 2025: “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future”

“Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future” is the theme for both World Wetlands Day 2025 and for the 15th Meeting of the Conference of...
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Shadi Saad: The Guardian of Birds and Nature Enthusiast in Hima...

Since 2011, Shadi Saad has been an exceptional figure in bird monitoring and observation, working at Lebanon’s first birdwatching observatory in Hima Hammana. His...
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Souk Al Hima: Nature’s Art From Her Heart

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has long been dedicated to preserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable livelihoods. A shining example...
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Lebanon’s Future in Their Hands: “Homat Al Hima” Youth Program

SPNL is deeply committed to environmental education and community empowerment through the Homat Al Hima program. This initiative focuses on building the capacity of...
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Lebanon’s Green Revolution: SPNL Empowers Farmers with Sustainable Hima Farm Initiative

SPNL is fostering sustainable agriculture by working closely with local farmers to improve crop quality while protecting surrounding ecosystems. Under the Hima Farm program, within the...