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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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Lebanon Launches First National Bird Distribution Map within Key Biodiversity Areas

In a groundbreaking step for environmental conservation, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has unveiled the country’s first comprehensive map...
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Assad Serhal & Malek Ghandour Meet Dr. Ali Ramadan: Advancing the Classification of Hima Areas

Yesterday, a pivotal meeting took place between Assad Adel Serhal—Founder & Chairman of Homat Al Hima International (HHI), Director General of SPNL, and BirdLife...
Migratory soaring birds like White Stork Ciconia ciconia funnel through Lebanon as they glide on thermals.
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Mapping Lebanon’s Avian Heritage: A New Vision for Conservation

In the intricate landscapes of Lebanon, where cedar forests meet coastal plains and snow-capped peaks descend into fertile valleys, a quiet yet transformative conservation...
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The Art of Conservation: Dina Al Rifai and the Rise of SPNL’s Mascot Universe

In a world where storytelling and conservation rarely intertwine, Dina Al Rifai has found a way to make them dance together—colorfully, joyfully, and meaningfully....
Anti-Poaching Unit
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The Rise and Fall of the Black-winged Kite in Lebanon’s Bekaa...

In the gentle spring of 2023, in the heart of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a pair of Black-winged Kites (Elanus caeruleus) established a nesting site...
Anti-Poaching Unit
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SPNL and Partners Expose Ongoing Bird Slaughter in Terbol, Northern Lebanon...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw3zG1-oxko The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), in partnership with the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS) and the Middle Eastern Sustainable...
BirdLife International
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Martin Harper, CEO, BirdLife International. Photo Copyright: Eleanor Bentall

Nature Needs Healthy Civil Societies

BirdLife's CEO Martin Harper's opinion on civil society and conservation We are currently witness to a disturbing trend around the world: healthy civil society filled...
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International Youth Group Explores Hima Hammana and SPNL’s Anahita Bird Observatory

A vibrant group of young nature enthusiasts from France, Spain, Canada, and Lebanon came together on Sunday to explore the Anahita Bird Observatory and...
BirdLife International
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A Whisper of Spring: The Common Chiffchaff Returns to Beirut

As the sun rose over the glistening waters of the Beirut Waterfront on the morning of March 26, a faint, rhythmic sound echoed through...
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“Hema is a Tent”: Reflections from Kenya to Arabia on Conservation...

When Dr. Munir Virani, Chief Executive of the Mohamed Bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund, sat down for Suhoor during Ramadan in Abu Dhabi, he...
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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