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New Wave of Conservation Funding for the Mediterranean: Small Grants Now Open
The Mediterranean Basin, home to some of the world's most unique ecosystems and endangered species, is getting a much-needed boost for biodiversity conservation. Civil...
Farewell to Adnan Al-Bdeiri… Friend of Nature and Ambassador of the Hima
With deep sadness and heavy hearts, the Arab and international environmental community bids farewell to our dear friend, educator, and passionate environmentalist, Adnan Al-Bdeiri,...
Guardians of Lebanon’s Forests and Seas: A New Chapter in Environmental Protection
After years of anticipation, Lebanon has taken a bold and much-needed step toward safeguarding its natural treasures. On June 22, 2025, the Lebanese government...
A Rare Visitor in the Reeds: Glossy Ibis Spotted Feeding in Lebanon’s Ammiq Wetland
In the early glow of a summer morning, amidst the shimmering wetlands of East Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, a rare and mesmerizing scene unfolded. A...
Anti-Poaching Unit Praises Lebanese Army Command’s Circular to Prevent the Hunting...
Coinciding with the spring bird migration season, which begins in mid-February and lasts until early June, and due to the rise in cases of...
Lebanon Takes Bold Step to Combat Illegal Hunting and Wildlife Trafficking...
In a significant move to strengthen Lebanon’s environmental protection efforts, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon...
WORLD-FIRST STUDY TRANSLATES BIRDSONG INTO HUMAN LANGUAGE – A BREAKTHROUGH FOR...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) celebrates a revolutionary advancement in avian science, as detailed in a landmark publication released...
A New Bird Species Described in Indonesia: A Win for Biodiversity...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) celebrates a remarkable scientific discovery that reaffirms the importance of biodiversity and the power...
SPNL 2025 Social Media Strategy: Riding the Trends, Staying Authentic
By Bassam Al Kantar
Head of Campaign Strategy & CommunicationsSociety for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
If there’s one thing we know for sure,...
A Journey to Bchamoun: Where Nature Breathes and Wild Hedgehogs Smile
On a warm spring morning, Hamada Malaeb, Director of the “Hima Trails” project at the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL),...
