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...
Nutritionist Monique Bassila Zarour Explores Hima Conservation Sites with SPNL
As part of her tour aimed at promoting environmental and nutritional awareness, nutritionist Mrs. Monique Bassila Zarour conducted a special field visit to several...
Baissour Hima Cleanup Campaign: A Pioneering Step Towards a Sustainable Environment
In a remarkable initiative reflecting the growing environmental awareness among the town’s residents, the Baissour Hunters & Friends Group organized a comprehensive cleanup campaign...
School with No Walls (SNOW): A Model of Inclusion in Outdoor...
The SNOW (School with No Walls) for All initiative is a groundbreaking approach to inclusive outdoor education, designed to foster a deep connection with...
Responsible Hunter Hands Over Three Long-Eared Owl Chicks to APU
In a gesture reflecting a commendable sense of environmental responsibility, Lebanese hunter Khaled Al-Kurdi handed over three long-eared owl chicks to the Anti-Poaching Unit...
Community Leaders Lay Foundation Stone for Mounira Hajar Library and Literary...
In a powerful tribute to cultural enrichment and local heritage, a foundation stone ceremony was held for the upcoming Mounira Hajar Library and Literary...
Al-Abadiyah Celebrates Environmental Hike Under the “Doroub Al-Hima” Project
In an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and community engagement, Al-Abadiyah Club, in collaboration with the “Doroub Al-Hima” project by the Society for the Protection...
