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...
2025 – A Year for Action: RISE UP’s Renewed Commitment to...
RISE UP As we enter 2025, we reflect on the ongoing challenges and the urgent need for decisive action to protect our ocean.
In 2024, the...
Majestic Common Cranes: A Spectacle in Lebanon’s Skies
Every year, as the seasons change, Lebanon’s skies become a theater of nature’s most breathtaking performances. Thousands of Common Cranes (Grus grus) take to...
Environmental Delegation Engages Beirut Municipality on Marine Reserve and Natural Site...
As part of national efforts to protect the marine environment and enhance the sustainability of coastal ecosystems, a joint delegation visited Beirut Mayor Abdullah...
Hima: A word that is not translatable – An Interview with...
The Hima is a unique approach to biodiversity governance rooted in community stewardship and harmony with nature. More than just a model of conservation,...
Strategic Partnership Between Ghadi and SPNL to Support “Hima” Scientifically and...
In a move that reflects their shared commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, Ghadi Association and the Society for the Protection of Nature in...
Hima’s Winter Tapestry: Nature’s Resilience in Storm and Snow
Experience winter’s drama in three captivating videos. Witness a steadfast Common Buzzard at Hima Hammana defying a fierce storm, a river at Chagour Hammana...
