What we do
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...
Kornayel Declares its Public Forest a Hima: A Landmark Step for Lebanon’s Environmental Heritage
In a groundbreaking move for nature conservation and sustainable development, the Municipality of Kornayel has taken a decisive step to safeguard its most precious...
Lebanon’s Hima Sites Officially Recognized in World Database on Protected Areas
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is proud to announce that 27 Hima sites across Lebanon have been officially approved...
Bridging Science and Conservation: A Month of Bird Monitoring Success
The past month has been a period of rigorous fieldwork and substantial progress in our bird monitoring efforts. Covering extensive ground across Lebanon, our...
Bridging Conservation and Development: A Month of Progress in Nature Protection
By Bassima Khatib, Head of Nature Conservation Department
A Vision for Sustainability
Over the past month, the Nature Conservation Department has embarked on a crucial journey...
Bridging Nature and People: Advancing Conservation and Water Security in the...
Under the leadership of Stephanie Ferando, Project Manager, the past month has been marked by significant progress in conservation and sustainability efforts. Through the...
Mapping Conservation: SPNL’s Ongoing Efforts in Biodiversity Monitoring and Community Engagement
From mapping vital ecosystems to engaging communities in biodiversity conservation, the past month has been filled with scientific progress and strategic planning at SPNL’s...
SPNL’s Nature Conservation Department Advances Key Projects in Biodiversity, Wetlands, and...
From regional workshops and community training plans to wetland restoration and combating illegal hunting, the past month has been an eventful period for SPNL’s...
SPNL Fish & Wildlife Unit Leads a Month of Planning, Engagement,...
February was a pivotal month for the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) as conservation efforts took center stage. With a...
