The “Trail of Roses” at Hima Diman Gardens: Where Nature Meets Spirituality—and Rain Blesses the Opening
Under the patronage and in the presence of Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi, with Dr. Antoine Sfeir representing President of the Republic...
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...
Birds on the Move! SPNL’s ‘School with No Walls’ Inspires Young...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) successfully hosted another enlightening session of its ‘School with No Walls’ (SNOW) program at...
UN Wildlife Treaty Highlights Crucial Role of Community-Led Conservation in New...
Involvement of local communities found to be key for survival of migratory species in Central Asia
Community-led conservation strategies can be instrumental for the successful...
World Wetlands Day 2025: “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future”
“Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future” is the theme for both World Wetlands Day 2025 and for the 15th Meeting of the Conference of...
Shadi Saad: The Guardian of Birds and Nature Enthusiast in Hima...
Since 2011, Shadi Saad has been an exceptional figure in bird monitoring and observation, working at Lebanon’s first birdwatching observatory in Hima Hammana. His...
Souk Al Hima: Nature’s Art From Her Heart
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has long been dedicated to preserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable livelihoods. A shining example...
Lebanon’s Future in Their Hands: “Homat Al Hima” Youth Program
SPNL is deeply committed to environmental education and community empowerment through the Homat Al Hima program. This initiative focuses on building the capacity of...
