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...
Rescuing Lebanon’s Majestic Raptors: A Second Chance for the Griffon Vulture
In the heart of Mount Lebanon, at the Luc Hoffmann Hima Home Rescue Center in Hima Kayfoun, a magnificent Griffon Vulture enjoys its daily...
Reviving Ancestral Paths: The “Darib Jdoudna” Trail Blends Heritage, Nature, and...
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of the Aley District, the "Darib Jdoudna" trail is more than just a scenic route connecting the towns of...
The Osprey: A Majestic Journey from Hima Hammana to Aammiq Wetlands
Each year, as the seasons shift and migration routes awaken, a select few raptors make their way over the skies of Hima Hammana. Among...
SPNL’s Soaring Growth on LinkedIn: A Digital Success Story
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, social media growth is a testament to relevance, engagement, and impact. Over the past 30 days, the Society for...
Chadi Saad: The Storyteller of Hammana
Nestled in the heart of Mount Lebanon, where the cedars whisper ancient secrets and the valleys hum with the melodies of birds, lies Hammana—a...
Ammiq Wetland on the Brink: A Fight to Save Lebanon’s Last...
Once a thriving sanctuary teeming with life, the Ammiq Wetland now faces an uncertain future. The severe drought of February 2025 has left large...
