Lessons in Establishing a Biosphere Reserve
In the heart of Switzerland, the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Entlebuch stands out for its unique approach to conservation and community involvement. Established three decades...
Towards the first Hima in Palestine
Imad Atrash
Palestine has been distinguished by its rich cultural and natural heritage for thousands of years. This is due to its diverse climatic zones,...
Homat Al Hima: The Heart of Himas
Homat al Hima (Hima guardians, in Arabic) are the core of the Hima system, transforming it from a concept into a living model of...
Hima Trails: Linking People to Nature and Culture in Lebanese Villages
The Hima Trails: Lifelines Connecting Nature, Heritage, and People Across Lebanon's Villages
By Hamadeh Malaeb, Hima Trails Manager, Society for the Protection of Nature in...
Sustainable Water Ecosystems Restoration: Reviving the Upper Litani River and Qaraaoun...
Project Overview
Duration: 17 months (June 2025 – November 2026)
Donor: Donors' Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE)
Target Area: West Bekaa (Upper Litani and Qaraoun Lake)
Villages...
SPNL Launches Traveling Exhibition in Souk Al Ghareb: Featuring the Inauguration...
“Hima Charter Stitching Mount-Lebanon Landscape, One Hima At a Time”
A New Symbol of Community Resilience and Biodiversity
The Society for the Protection of Nature in...
SPNL Launches Field Engagement in West Bekaa Under DIMFE Project
Restoring Freshwater Ecosystems and Introducing Hima Governance in the Upper Litani Basin
As part of the newly launched project “Sustainable Water Ecosystems Restoration: Reviving the...
SPNL and Ministry of Environment Discuss Framework for Natural Park Category...
Towards Advancing National Charter and Policy on Protected Areas
Beirut, Lebanon — 26 July 2025Today, a high-level meeting was held between the Society for the...
Reviving a River, Reviving a Legacy: How SPNL’s Hima Model is...
As Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam gathered ministers, governors, and senior officials at the Grand Serail this week to address the chronic pollution choking...
Saghbine Moves Toward Joining the National Hima Network Following BioConnect Exhibition...
Following the resounding success of the BioConnect traveling exhibition held yesterday in West Bekaa, a promising new chapter in local conservation efforts began today...
