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...
White Storks Grace the Skies of Lebanon – A Migration Marvel...
Every year, millions of migratory birds embark on an extraordinary journey across continents, navigating thousands of kilometers in search of warmer climates. Among them,...
Lesser Spotted Eagle Migration Through Hima Hammana
During the 2025 migration season, Hima Hammana has once again proven to be a key passageway for the Lesser Spotted Eagle (Clanga pomarina). Chadi...
Ammiq Wetlands: Alarming Low Water Levels Amidst Returning Bird Populations
On Saturday, March 8, 2025, observations at the Ammiq Wetlands revealed significantly reduced water levels, a concerning anomaly for this time of year. Such...
Protection et Restauration des Zones Humides en Méditerranée – The PROZHUM
Protection et Restauration des Zones Humides en Méditerranée (PROZHUM)
Funding: Supported by the French Development Agency (AFD)
Scope:The initiative brings together 14 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)...
Wetland Restoration Project in Anjar to Boost Biodiversity and Climate Resilience
As part of the PROZHUM project (Protection and Restoration of Wetlands in the Mediterranean), funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the Society...
Pruning and Planting for Peace: The Transformation of the Quranic Garden
Nestled in the heart of Kayfoun, Lebanon, the Quranic Garden is blossoming into a serene sanctuary where nature and spirituality intertwine. As part of...
