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 Publishes New Guide Celebrating Hima Niha and Hima Hardine: Two Sister Villages, One Living Heritage
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has released a new bilingual publication presenting Hima Niha and Hima Hardine as two...
Lebanese University Science Students Explore Ras El Metn Hima to Study...
As part of efforts to bridge academic learning with field-based environmental education, second-year students from the Faculty of Science at the Lebanese University, accompanied...
SPNL Joins Global Call to Action for World Migratory Bird Day...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) proudly joins the international community in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2025, under...
SPNL and TDH Collaborate to Deliver Dignity Kits Supporting Women’s Health...
As part of a growing collaboration to promote gender-responsive community support, Terre des Hommes (TDH) Italy has delivered 75 dignity kits to the Society...
SPNL Inspires Future Environmental Leaders at MUBS Career Fair 2025
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) proudly participated in the Modern University for Business and Science (MUBS) Career Fair 2025...
SPNL and Chouf National College Empower Youth Through “Schools With No...
As part of its mission to connect younger generations with nature, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) joined forces with...
Antonine University Students Join FWU for an Educational Environmental Tour
As part of its continuous efforts to promote environmental awareness and inspire youth engagement, the Fish & Wildlife Unit (FWU) organized a field tour...
