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...
News in Photos: 17 Bird Mothers with Their Chicklings
There's nothing like the love of a mother. They care for their little ones so much, that they sometimes have to sacrifice comfort, energy,...
#photonotbullet Wild Boar Hunters Dani Haddad Group promote responsible hunting
Wild boars herd young with parents , feeding during the day time, ss taken by one of the most known hunters of wild boar...
News in Photos: Anjar Mountain Trail Run
Occurred in 21 of May, Anjar Mountain Trail Run, was a race of 6 Km in length, it was organised by a team of...
Veterinary drugs from the ministry of Agriculture to Hima El Fekha
On May 25, 2017, veterinary drugs were distributed by Dr.Imad Sawan from the ministry of Agriculture to the farmers in Hima of El Fekha....
Position Statement on Illegal Killing of Birds in Lebanon
Irresponsible and illegal killing of birds in Lebanon is thought to be one of the main factors behind the decline of many bird species...
Save Enfeh the potential endangered ancient salt pools and beach
On 9 May 2017 , at American University of Beirut ( AUB ) Architect & Landscape Department , lead by Professor Architect Gabriella Maria...
