A Future Rooted in the Land: SPNL’s New Playbook Opens the Door to Community Conservation
Combining an ancient tradition with practical steps for local action, the Hima Playbook shows how communities can protect nature while sustaining the livelihoods, knowledge...
From “What Is a Hima?” to “How Do We Begin?”: A Playbook for Community Conservation
By Assad Serhal
Director General, Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)
Whenever we speak about the revival of the Hima, two questions almost...
Women and the Hima: Empowering Communities, Protecting Nature and Sustaining Livelihoods
The Hima: A relationship between people and nature
The Hima is more than a protected geographical area. It represents a relationship between people, nature, culture...
118 Lebanese Environmental NGOs Endorse the “Hima for Peace” Initiative
SPNL to expand the initiative through engagement with ten ministries and launch it internationally in Nairobi on 8 September 2026
A broad coalition of 118...
The 34 wonders of the world outdoor exhibition in Sghar, Batroun
Explore 34 biodiversity hotspots around the world through stunning images. This spotlight exhibition features photographs that celebrate the diverse natural beauty of these areas...
SPNL and Gold Trophy: A Mutual Partnership for the Promotion of...
SPNL and Gold Trophy organized a Partnership ceremony between SPNL and Gold Trophy which was at Bioland Farm Restaurant, Sghar, Batroun, Lebanon on 11...
Together for Biodiversity CEPF Mediterranean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ0Of7G5j4Y
What does nature mean to you?
Together for biodiversity in the Mediterranean Basin Biodiversity Hotspot.
This video shows the faces and words of people working together...
News in Photos: Armenian needle work in Hima Anjar
These pictures were taken in the meeting that was held with the women group of Anjar who are working on Armenian needle work to...
News in Photos: Media Visit to Hima Anjar and Kafarzabed
Hima Anjar and Hima Kafarzabed offer peaceful respites for exploring the wetland, forest, cooling off in streams, watching wildlife and participating in educational adventures.
While...
MSB final Workshop adopted RHAs concept
The Migratory Soaring Birds project -Lebanon closed its activities on the 30th of June 2015. An internal final small workshop was held on the...
