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...
One Hima at a Time: Kefraya Joins Lebanon’s Expanding Network of...
Kefraya, a village nestled in the heart of the Bekaa Valley and best known for its vineyards and sweeping agricultural plains, has taken a...
Sunset Hike on the Hima Trail in Baysour
In a breathtaking blend of nature, sport, and awareness, the group I Hike organized a special eco-sports event titled “Sunset on the Hima Trail...
Baysour Celebrates Nature: Eco-Hiking Event on the Hima Trail
In an atmosphere full of energy and community spirit, Baysour Hiking Group, in collaboration with The Progressive Youth Organization – Baysour Cell, organized a...
Bmakine and Ain Al Sayde Step Forward: New Partnership on the...
In another promising step towards strengthening community-led conservation efforts across Lebanon, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) held a highly...
Kornayel Embraces the Hima Spirit: SPNL and Local Community Unite for...
In a significant step towards strengthening community-led conservation, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) organized a dynamic and interactive meeting...
Kayfoun Blossoms Again: A Town Reconnecting with Its Green Roots
Tucked away in the heart of Mount Lebanon, where rolling hills whisper stories of heritage and the valleys breathe life into the land, the...
