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Scaling-Up the Hima Approach: Reviving Environmental Conservation through Islamic Values

The Hima Fund (HF), established in Doha, Qatar in May 2008 and operational since 2009, aims to revive and promote the traditional Hima system based on Islamic values. Founded by HH Sheikha Jawaher, the initiative focuses on protecting endangered birds and their habitats in 12 countries, including 6 GCC nations and 6 Middle Eastern countries. By promoting community-based practices linked to livelihoods, eco-tourism, and education, HF strives to restore the role of Islam in nature conservation and enhance local capacities for sustainable environmental practices.

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Scaling-Up the Hima Approach: Reviving Environmental Conservation through Islamic Values

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  1. By Dr. ElsadigAwadBashir Hima Fund (HF) Coordinator Friends of the Environment Center (FEC) Doha – Qatar 6 – 8 May 2014 Scaling-up Hima Approach

  2. Established May 2008. Became effective & operational 2009 Initiator & founder HH. SheikhaJawaher, Consort of HH Amir of Qatar. Founder donated $1 million Based at FEC, Doha. Historical Background of (HF)

  3. Reviving & promoting traditional Hima System based on Islamic values & ethics. Focusing on protecting Endangered Birds within IBAs & their habitats in 12 eligible countries (6 GCC countries + 6 ME (Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, Iraq & Palestine). Uniqueness of HF

  4. Aim: Restoring role of Islam in Nature Conservation. Vision: Conserving IBAs & Cultural features for sustaining environmental conservation. HF Aim/ Vision/ Objectives

  5. Objectives: Promoting Hima community-based practices, roles & values. Linking conservation with livelihoods. Promoting above, through eco-tourism & rural development. Strengthening local capacities of partners for action. Increasing awareness & education focusing on future generations.

  6. Sponsoring protection of 3 endangered birds in 4 countries (Jordan, Lebanon, Oman & Qatar) costing $150,000. Updating & assessing status & threats facing 25 IBAs in 8 countries by Nature Iraq, costing $ 30,000. HF Major Achievements

  7. Financially assisting Birdlife International in organizing its World Bird Conference in Canada (June 2013), including participation of 10 delegates from ME (costing $76,000). Financially assisting IUCN organizing this Hima Forum, including participation of some delegates from ME (costing $ 10,000)

  8. Formulating a Fund Raising Strategy (FRS) in collaboration with IUCN & Birdlife. Implementing a FRS focusing on private sector & Environmental VIPs. Allocating enough inputs & increasing fund resources through mobilizing HF Partners & supporters in the Region. Expanding & Scaling-up HF Role depends on:

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