A Future Rooted in the Land: SPNL’s New Playbook Opens the Door to Community Conservation
Combining an ancient tradition with practical steps for local action, the Hima Playbook shows how communities can protect nature while sustaining the livelihoods, knowledge...
From “What Is a Hima?” to “How Do We Begin?”: A Playbook for Community Conservation
By Assad Serhal
Director General, Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
Whenever we speak about the revival of the Hima, two questions almost...
Women and the Hima: Empowering Communities, Protecting Nature and Sustaining Livelihoods
The Hima: A relationship between people and nature
The Hima is more than a protected geographical area. It represents a relationship between people, nature, culture...
118 Lebanese Environmental NGOs Endorse the “Hima for Peace” Initiative
SPNL to expand the initiative through engagement with ten ministries and launch it internationally in Nairobi on 8 September 2026
A broad coalition of 118...
Preserving Nature and Culture: Biocultural Conservation in Mount Hermon
Mount Hermon, known as "Jabal al-Sheikh," is not only a towering presence in Lebanon's natural landscape but also a symbol of the harmonious relationship...
SPNL’s 2025 Vision: Building a Sustainable Future Through the Hima Approach
For nearly four decades, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has been at the forefront of conservation efforts in Lebanon....
APU Unit’s Meeting with Some Ras El Metn Hunters on the...
The APU Unit met with a group of hunters from Ras El Metn during the Annual Hima Forum organized by SPNL.
The event honored His...
Strengthening Volunteerism: Monthly Progress Report Highlights Key Efforts to Build Engagement
The Volunteering and Outreach Department, led by Amer Saidi, has issued the monthly technical report summarizing activities and accomplishments from December 25, 2024, to...
SPNL Advances Biodiversity Conservation in Lebanon with Notable Achievements
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) continues to make strides in biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability. The latest technical report...
Environment Minister Champions ‘Annual Hima Forum’ Under EU-Funded BioConnect Initiative
Nasser Yassin: Preliminary Approval Granted for Establishing Natural Park in Upper Metn
Asaad Serhal: Lebanon Now Boasts 33 Reserves Covering 6% of Its Territory
Lebanon’s caretaker...
