What we do
In January 12- 2024 ,Homat Al Hima International Centre (HHIC) engaged in a collaborative effort to bolster conservation initiatives by visiting Minister Wael Bou Faour, a distinguished parliamentarian representing West Bekaa and Rashya Zone and a fervent advocate for
We support project ideas and exchange among organizations in the Middle East working on the nexus of climate change, environmental governance and conflict. Hima for Peace The traditional Hima concept was until now deployed to facilitate the sustainable use of natural
The migratory birds are coming. And the hunters are already waiting Migratory birds from half of Europe fly over Lebanon twice a year, where hunters shoot them, catch them in nets and mutilate them. How can species be protected in a heavily armed country that has lost its
Today, in the presence of Mr. Fadi Ghanem, Head of the National Committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Lebanon, and Assad Serhal Director General of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL), Birdlife International Global
As the world teeters on the precipice of environmental devastation, BirdLife’s contribution to the 2023 IUCN Red List provides a stark reminder that we are losing birds at an unprecedented rate. However, the impact of local community conservation provides seeds of hope that
In 2022, five Egyptian Vultures were transported from Lebanon to Prague Zoo to become part of the important captive-breeding program for the species. All these birds had tough luck in life but thanks to international efforts they recovered well and live their new lives.
The Hima of Anfeh stands out as one of Lebanon’s most enchanting coastal historical destinations. A “Hima” is a protected area that relies on the collaborative efforts of both the municipality and local stakeholders. From archaeological ruins dating back
This cute one-legged White Wagtail was spotted by the camera of Chadi Saad, SPNL’s expert and wildlife photographer. His main focus is Hima Hammana. The photos below were shot last October in Qaraoun Lake, an internationally designated “Important Bird Area,” where thousands
the Asaad Adel Serhal Wildlife Photography Award was launched in 2021, in honour of the responsible hunter and anti poaching activists. This annual award was created with the aim of rewarding photographers who put their creativity to good use in raising awareness on Wildlife
A roundtable was held in Madrid on environmental management as a vector for reconciliation in Lebanon. A key participant was Raghida Haddad, editor-in-chief of SPNL’s Al-Hima magazine and member of the Municipality of Kfarmatta, invited by the Faculty of International