CEPF grant to bring hunting in Lebanon under control

The Lebanese Environment Forum has received a CEPF large grant of over $180,000 to promote sustainable hunting practices in Lebanon, using a community-based approach. The project will complement other work by the BirdLife International/UNDP-GEF Migratory Soaring Birds

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SPNL launches its website in French

This week, The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon – SPNL launched its website in French. After the English and Arabic versions, this is the third language for the Society’s main news website. Dedicated to experts, activists, journalists and nature lovers, and

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SPNL Publications Calendar: 2014

  SPNL has been producing guides, manuals and action plans in several environmental themes for over 30 years. Our guidance is written by experts who have interpreted changes to legislation so that the resulting publications will support you in your daily role. We are

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Save The Last Turtle Sanctuary In Hima Qoleileh and Mansouri

Mansouri and Qolaila beaches are two of the most beautiful and clean beaches in Lebanon and are also well protected turtle reserves by local community initiative. The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon announced this high marine biodiversity area, a Hima, on 13

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SPNL Announce “On the move” Photo Exhibition

Celebrating the Transhumant Shepherds and Nomadic Pastoralists of the Mediterranean “On the Move” is an exhibition of professional photography (and film) commissioned by the Mediterranean Consortium for Nature and Culture in collaboration with the Society for the Protection

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SPNL achievements in the Hunting Sector

Sustainable Hunting Project: Regional basis: Development of “guidelines for hunting management”, to be adapted on national basis. Development of “Code of Practice for hunters”. Development of “Synthesis reports” on the issue of hunting. National: Development of “Country

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Prominent Hunters Sign Declaration On Responsible Hunting

Hunters from Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, Yemen and Ethiopia have signed a Regional Declaration on Responsible Hunting [1], at a ceremony organised by the BirdLife International and UNDP/GEF Migratory Soaring Birds (MSB) project, in coordination with the Society

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BirdLife Expansion in Qatar

A meeting was held last month between Birdlife CEO Marco Lambertini, BirdLife Middle East Director Ibrahim Khader, and Assad Serhal Director General of SPNL and Birdlife Global Councilor. The result was an agreement on a plan forward towards Birdlife presence in Qatar in

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