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...
Btekhnay:A Town Rooted in Nature and History Embraces Conservation with Lebanon’s...
Btekhnay is a town where nature, history, and culture intertwine. Known as the "Land of Black Gold", the town’s vast pine forests have long...
Btekhnay: The Land of Black Gold Declares Lebanon’s First Endowment Hima
Nestled in the heart of Lebanon’s mountains, Btekhnay is a model town renowned for its Italian-style architecture, breathtaking landscapes, and deep-rooted connection to nature....
A United Front Against Illegal Killing of Birds: A Movement for...
By Assad Serhal
Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL),Founder and Chairman of Homat Al Hima International (HHI).
In...
Lebanon Welcomes 2025 with a Flutter: Butterfly Watching Takes Flight
As the new year unfolds, Lebanon has embraced a fresh and inspiring activity—Butterfly Watching. More than just a leisurely pastime, this initiative marks a...
Step Into Nature: Hima Kayfoun’s Hands-On Training for Hikers and Eco-Warriors
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), and the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) organized a training session at the Mount Lebanon Hima...
SPNL & Lebanese Army’s CIMIC Unit: A New Chapter in Conservation...
In a pivotal step toward enhancing conservation efforts in Lebanon, André Bechara, representing the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), met...
