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...
SPNL Showcases Outreach Success in the Fight Against Illegal Killing of...
The IKBs 3 project, titled Safe Flyways: Tackling the Illegal Killing of Birds, is a three-year initiative funded by Foundation Hans Wilsdorf. Covering over...
SPNL Prepares to Launch Hima Kayfoun Nursery: A Community-Driven Initiative for...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is poised to officially launch its new plant nursery in Hima Kayfoun, a project...
Fish & Wildlife Unit Conducts Patrol on Qaraoun Lake to Assess...
Today, the Fish & Wildlife Unit conducted a field patrol on Qaraoun Lake as part of its ongoing efforts to monitor water quality, assess...
Awareness Training on Sustainable Hunting, Anti-Poaching, and Wildlife Photography at Qaraoun...
On March 3, 2025, the Homat Al Hima International Center (HHIC), in collaboration with the Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) and the Fish & Wildlife Unit,...
“Aabey’s Return to Its History”: Preserving Heritage Through the Hima Approach
🖊️ By Bassam Al Kantar
Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
A historic opportunity has emerged to...
Connecting Nature and Heritage: Expanding the Hima Trails Network in Aley...
Nestled in the heart of Mount Lebanon, a network of ancient trails is being brought back to life, connecting nature lovers, hikers, and local...
