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...
A Connected Landscape: Dr. Nizar Hani on the Future of Agriculture...
Connectivity and integration between forests and agricultural lands is the future. Hopefully, in collaboration with local authorities, central government, and NGOs, led by SPNL,...
Numbers that Talk
2025: The International Year of Glacier Preservation
(Al Hima Magazine 6th Edition)
Around 70% of the global freshwater is stored in glaciers and ice sheets, however...
From Lebanon to the World: Al Hima at the IUCN Congress...
by Raghida Haddad
As Abu Dhabi hosts the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025, Al Hima magazine proudly joins the global conversation. The Society for the...
From Tradition to Global Conservation: How Hima Aligns with IUCN’s...
By Assad Serhal, Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), Founder and Chairman of Homat Al Hima International...
SPNL Releases Sixth Issue of Al Hima Magazine Razan Al Mubarak:...
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) has released the sixth issue of Al Hima magazine, spotlighting the upcoming International Union...
Arab Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Biodiversity Finance for Climate Resilience Concludes with...
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) convened the Arab Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Biodiversity Finance for Climate Resilience on 17–18...
