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...
Beirut River Valley: A Lebanese Model for a Biosphere Reserve
By Bilal Alaouiyeh, Remote Sensing and GIS Expert, Specialist in Spatial Environmental Governance and Biodiversity Mapping
From Mountain Peaks to the Mediterranean: Why the Beirut...
Deputy Marc Daou Explores Guardians of Nature and Heritage: A Journey...
On a crisp morning in Mount Lebanon, Deputy Marc Daou joined Mayor of Chemlan Issam Hitti for a meaningful visit that blended heritage, spirituality,...
APU Dismantles Illegal Trapping Nets in Bchennata, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District
In the lush hills of Bchennata, Miniyeh-Danniyeh District, a troubling discovery recently came to light: illegal “death nets” stretched across local waters. These indiscriminate...
Reviving the Upper Litani River and Qaraoun Lake: Partnerships for a...
In the fertile heart of Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley, the Litani River and Qaraoun Lake have long sustained communities, agriculture, and biodiversity. Yet decades of...
Guardians of Anjar: How Youth Are Turning a Wetland into a...
At sunrise in Anjar, the wetland mist lifts slowly off reedbeds and willow groves, unveiling a mosaic of water channels where dragonflies skim and...
Hamana: Where Fossils, Forests, and the Hima Model Shape a Living...
On the slopes of Kneyseh Mountain, above the picturesque Lebanese village of Hamana, time stretches across millions of years. From the bustling souk and...
APU Dismantles Illegal Trapping Nets in Lehfed, Byblos District
In the lush hills of Jbeil, a troubling discovery recently came to light: nearly 150 meters of illegal “death nets” stretched across the waters...
