SPNL Congratulates Razan Al Mubarak on Her Re-Election as IUCN President
Assad Serhal: “A renewed mandate for unity, science, and hope for nature and people.”
Beirut, 16 October 2025 — The Society for the Protection of...
SPNL Meets with IUCN’s Tim Badman to Explore World Heritage Site Designation Process
During the IUCN World Conservation Congress held in Abu Dhabi, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) delegation met with Tim...
SPNL Empowers Local Communities through Nature-Based Solutions and Hima Awareness under the Al Murunah and Al Murunah+ Projects
Under the Al Murunah and Al Murunah+ projects, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) reaffirmed its commitment to empowering local...
In Conversation with Assad Serhal: Reviving the Hima for People and Nature
Today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, Manoswini Sarkar sat down with Assad Serhal, Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature...
Responsible Hunter Pierre Abou Jaoudeh Hands Over the Rescued Golden Eagle...
Based on a documented complaint from an environmental activist and a sustainable hunter regarding the presence of a raptor, specifically a Golden Eagle, inside...
Up Close with the Pelicans of Lebanon: A Spectacle in Flight...
Each year, from the first week of September until mid-October, the skies over Lebanon witness a breathtaking natural phenomenon—the migration of pelicans. Since 2019,...
The International Impact of Illegal Bird Hunting in Lebanon
Lebanon, a small but ecologically rich country, sits along one of the most important migratory routes for birds—the African-Eurasian Flyway. Each year, millions of...
Marine Birds of North Lebanon – A Crucial Conservation Effort
Lebanon’s coastline, stretching from Batroun to Cheikh Zennad, serves as an essential habitat for migrating and breeding marine birds. Despite the country's relatively small...
The Rise of Exotic Birds in Lebanon’s Littoral Zone
Lebanon’s rich biodiversity has long been home to a diverse array of bird species, from native raptors soaring over the mountains to migratory songbirds...
The Birds of Lebanon in the Face of Climate Variation
In the heart of the Mediterranean, Lebanon's diverse landscapes provide sanctuary to an astonishing variety of bird species. From the lush coastal plains to...
