What we do
AUB Students Join SPNL’s Hima Farm for Community Service and Environmental Awareness in Hammana
In a vibrant display of youth engagement and environmental stewardship, a group of students from the American University of Beirut (AUB) has joined the...
APU Unit Visits Gendarmerie Commander: Joint Commitment to Strengthening Wildlife Protection and Combating Poaching
As part of ongoing efforts to bolster environmental security in Lebanon, the Commander of the Gendarmerie, Brigadier General Jean Aouad, received a delegation from...
Study Exposes Disconnect Between Conservation Policies and Local Realities in Lebanon’s Biosphere Reserves
A groundbreaking study has revealed critical gaps between conservation theory and practice in Lebanon’s biosphere reserves, calling for urgent reforms to make environmental protection...
How BirdLife International and the Conservation Leadership Programme Are Shaping the Future of Global Conservation
In the sweltering forests of northeastern Brazil, a once-forgotten parrot has reclaimed the skies. Thousands of miles away in Assam, India, young girls don...
Ammiq Wetlands: Alarming Low Water Levels Amidst Returning Bird Populations
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, observations at the Ammiq Wetlands revealed significantly reduced water levels, a concerning anomaly for this time of year. Such...
Protection et Restauration des Zones Humides en Méditerranée – The PROZHUM
Protection et Restauration des Zones Humides en Méditerranée (PROZHUM)
Funding: Supported by the French Development Agency (AFD)
Scope:The initiative brings together 14 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)...
Wetland Restoration Project in Anjar to Boost Biodiversity and Climate Resilience
As part of the PROZHUM project (Protection and Restoration of Wetlands in the Mediterranean), funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the Society...
Pruning and Planting for Peace: The Transformation of the Quranic Garden
Nestled in the heart of Kayfoun, Lebanon, the Quranic Garden is blossoming into a serene sanctuary where nature and spirituality intertwine. As part of...
Environmental Activity in Baisour Hima to Promote Ecotourism
Under the patronage of Baisour Municipality, Baisour Hiking Group, in collaboration with the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) as part...
The Farmers of Lebanon’s Forests: The Caucasian Squirrel’s Role in Nature...
Deep in the heart of Lebanon’s lush woodlands, a rare and fascinating sight has been captured—a pair of Caucasian squirrels (Sciurus anomalus) mating in...
