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The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has marked substantial achievements within the Hima for Peace project, underscoring its unwavering commitment to environmental conservation, community engagement, and the pursuit of peace. The organization’s
At Kayfoun Qur’anic Garden, we’ve taken advantage of everything the area offers, from hiking Mountain peaks to sampling Hima’s incredible forests and trails. But the new hobby we’ve fallen hardest for is mushroom foraging. The Kayfoun Qur’anic Gardens enjoys vibrant spring
By Rania Khalil- Homat Al Hima Program Manager In the framework of the BioConnect, a project funded by the European Union, we are working closely with local youth. The aim is to increase the knowledge of the local community members, so they can learn the
14 September 2023 was an important day for SPNL welcoming the Baisour municipality decree to declare “Radar Baissour pine forest” as Hima. Baisour or Bayssour, (Arabic: بيصور) is a village located in the Aley District of Mount Lebanon. It is 850 metres (2,790
Illegal mass slaughter of eagles, falcons in Lebanon – CABS, MESHC & SPNL catch poachers with police
This video shows Lebanese poachers killing thousands of protected eagles, falcons, buzzards, kites & hawks. In the second half the film focuses on joint operations of the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS – Komitee gegen den Vogelmord e.V.), the Anti Poaching
World Migratory Bird Day 2023 is here, focusing on the theme “Water: Sustaining Bird Life.” On October 14th, people and organizations all over the world will come together to raise awareness and take action. Water is essential to the survival of migratory birds.
A cooperation agreement between SPNL and Maison du Ski one of the top outdoor sports in Lebanon was signed today. SPNL and Maison du Ski shares the same values: • Respect for nature: Recognizing the intrinsic value of the natural world and our interconnectedness with it. •
In recent months, the call for an impactful Nature Restoration Law received unprecedented support from more than one million citizens, businesses, scientists, and multiple other stakeholders [1]. As the three EU institutions engage in the conclusive ‘trilogues’ to finalise
Joining forces with Global Birding and eBird for Global Bird Weekend, we’re taking part in the annual celebration of birds. No matter where you are, you too can be a citizen scientist and collect essential data about the birds around you. Whether you count 10 or
Today, the society for the protection of nature (SPNL) in collaboration with the International Union for the conservation of nature (IUCN) launched a consultative workshop “Drub El Hima for Peace” funded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung Foundation and the Sigrid Rausing Trust at