Documenting Lebanon’s Biodiversity: A Lifelong Mission in Science, Art, and Conservation
In a time when environmental challenges are mounting, this work stands as a testament to the power of persistence and vision. By documenting biodiversity...
Momentum Builds for Environmental Recovery and Conservation Efforts Across Lebanon
March 2026 marked a dynamic and multi-layered phase of work across environmental and conservation initiatives in Lebanon, with strong momentum observed in field engagement,...
Promoting Ecotourism and Sustainable Development through the “Hima Trails” Initiative
In the framework of promoting ecotourism concepts and sustainable development, Gungle Gym Fitness Center, in coordination with Society for the Protection of Nature in...
Qolalieh and Al Mansouri: From Living Himas to Silent Ruins
By Wassim El KhatibDirector, Homat Al Hima International Center, Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
Qolalieh and Al Mansouri, two coastal villages...
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...
Jeju Declaration adopted to promote Hima
Top delegates of the 2012 World Conservation Congress pose after signing the Jeju Declaration during the closing ceremony on the 10th day of the...
