Schools Without Walls, When Nature Opens Its Doors to Everyone
On a calm morning in the heart of Shmlan, nature prepared to welcome a special group of young visitors. As part of the “Schools...
Towards a New Dawn for the Litani: How a National River, UNESCO, and SPNL Are Shaping Lebanon’s Next Biosphere Reserve
Lebanon’s longest river seemed to flow with a renewed sense of possibility. The Litani River Authority (LRA), led by Director General Dr. Sami Alawieh,...
Youth Volunteers Unite to Protect Hima Anjar Wetland in Large-Scale Cleanup Initiative
On November 1, 2025, the Hima Anjar Wetland came alive with the spirit of volunteerism and environmental stewardship as more than 40 young members...
National Geographic Arabia Highlights the Hima Model in its Editorial
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) warmly commends the editorial written by journalist Hussein Al-Mousawi in the latest issue of...
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...
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,...
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...
New Hima in Ain Zebdeh-Kherbet Anafar in Bekaa Valley
SPNL has started collaborating with the private sector in Lebanon in its mission to protect the environment. Recently, SPNL initiated a partnership with the...
Northern Bald Ibis
The Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita) is a critically endangered migratory species as per the IUCN Red List, with a remaining population in Turkey,...
State of Lebanon’s Birds & IBAs”
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Here’s a look at what’s buzzing in the new publication “State of Lebanon’s Birds & IBAs” collated & edited by Assad Serhal...