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...
One of the Most Prestigious Environmental Awards Recognises the Migratory Soaring...
By Dima Obeidat
The Migratory Soaring Birds (MSB) Project: Mainstreaming Conservation of Migratory Soaring Birds into key productive sectors along Red Sea/Rift Valley flyway has been...
How do we push forward a Green Recovery in a post-COVID...
By Shaun Hurrell
How can we reboot the global economy in a way that transitions us to a sustainable future? BirdLife has launched a new Green...
A First-Time Butterfly Record: Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni)
June 25, 2020 – A Milestone for Butterfly Conservation in Lebanon
Nature enthusiasts and conservationists have cause for celebration as a new butterfly species has...
Hima Hammana has got it all
Central to Lebanon and eco-tourists’ hearts, Hammana features a fantastic destination for a perfect getaway at Mount Lebanon. Whether it is hiking, ziplining, canyoning,...
A Support Programme for Rural Enterprises Promoting Sustainable Use of Natural...
Call for mentors
Are you a business leader or a senior professional interested in learning the art of holistic mentoring whilst developing yourself and enhancing...
Chefs, producers and cooks share their favourite Mediterranean recipes, inspired by...
Chefs, producers and cooks share their favourite Mediterranean recipes
Sharing meals in the Mediterranean feels as good as the food tastes. Rooted Everyday is happy to introduce...
