Launch of the “Hima Niha Park” in Batroun During the “Homat Al Hima Forum” Under the Patronage of the Minister of Youth and Sports
Under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Youth and Sports Dr. Nora Bayrakdarian, the Homat Al Hima Forum was held in...
CALL FOR SUPPORTING COMMUNITY-LED CONSERVATION INITIATIVES
During the declaration of the “Garden of the Patriarchs–Diman” as a Hima within the Qadisha Valley on 6 August 2026, SPNL Director General Assaad...
Hima Hardine Fundraising Dinner Celebrates Faith, Culture and Community-Led Conservation
SPNL and the Municipality of Hardine mobilize residents, partners and the diaspora to protect the village’s natural and cultural heritage and support the Hima...
“Patriarchs’ Garden – Diman” Declared a Hima within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Qadisha Valley
Launch of the “Diman Call” to Support Community-Led Nature Conservation Initiatives and Sustainable Development in the Mashreq Region
The “Patriarchs’ Garden – Diman” was officially...
Hima: A Sanctuary for Birds, Biodiversity, and People
By Dr. Ibrahim Khader
I first became acquainted with the Hima approach nearly twenty years ago, when BirdLife International partnered with the Society for the...
Lessons in Establishing a Biosphere Reserve
In the heart of Switzerland, the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Entlebuch stands out for its unique approach to conservation and community involvement. Established three decades...
Towards the first Hima in Palestine
Imad Atrash
Palestine has been distinguished by its rich cultural and natural heritage for thousands of years. This is due to its diverse climatic zones,...
Homat Al Hima: The Heart of Himas
Homat al Hima (Hima guardians, in Arabic) are the core of the Hima system, transforming it from a concept into a living model of...
Hima Trails: Linking People to Nature and Culture in Lebanese Villages
The Hima Trails: Lifelines Connecting Nature, Heritage, and People Across Lebanon's Villages
By Hamadeh Malaeb, Hima Trails Manager, Society for the Protection of Nature in...
A Day in the Life of a Beekeeper
The Story of a Young Man Who Found Joy, a Livelihood, and a Mission in Protecting Biodiversity
By Nidal Bou Fakhr El Din
Since I began...
