Is “Hima” Stronger Than Protected Areas? Assad Serhal: Lebanon Has Introduced a Global Model for Nature Conservation and Community Stewardship
At a time when environmental and climate challenges are accelerating worldwide and pressure on natural resources and biodiversity continues to intensify, Lebanon’s “Hima” model...
Promoting Safety and Sustainability: SPNL Organizes First Aid Training on Hima Trails
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) continues implementing its training program within the framework of the “Hima Trails” initiative, in...
Rehabilitation and Reopening of the Historic “Darb El Maydi” Hiking Trail Connecting Niha, Kfour El Arbi, and Hardine
The historic hiking trail connecting the villages of Niha, Kfour El Arbi, and Hardine, formerly known as “Darb El Maydi,” has officially been rehabilitated...
IUCN Launches the Second Edition of the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions
A renewed global framework to advance high-integrity, scalable, and inclusive Nature-based Solutions worldwide
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially launched the...
COP18/CMP8 President debate highlights The Hima system
The fifth day of COP18/CMP8 saw engagement from the host country’s top leaders with observer organisations and members of the press, while delegates prepared...
Community conservation methods go back to the future
A centuries old method of conservation is being revived in Qatar and other parts of the Islamic world. At the fifth Hikma session at...
What is Hima
Hima means protected area in Arabic; it is a community based approach used for the conservation of sites, species, habitats, and people in order...
Responsible Hunting
Responsible Hunting Programme
Lebanon lies on the west side of the Rift valley African Eurasian flyway, which is considered one of the most important flyways...
Aanjar celebrates the Secrets of Birds Migration and Forests of Hope
Secrets of Birds Migration and Forests of Hope Festival – Aanjar
On Saturday October 6, a day full of environmental activities attracted more than 150...
BirdLife International to spread its wings as it opens an office...
For an almost entirely desert country, with no natural surface water and no forests, Qatar is home to 280 species of bird. Many of...
