Hima Mesopotamia

Hima Mesopotamia is an international multi-cultural non-governmental organization dedicated to the people and animals of the Mesopotamian Marshes through the promotion of responsible stewardship of the Tigris –Euphrates watershed.

Our Vision: the restoration and maintenance of the ecology and cultural heritage of the Tigris Euphrates watershed.

Our Mission: to secure the eco-cultural heritage of the Tigris-Euphrates watershed through 1) the synthesis of scientific information and traditional knowledge, 2) outreach to policy makers and the international community, 3) equitable riparian water rights allocation, and 4) the implementation of sustainable land and water management practices from the headwaters to the Gulf.

What is Hima?

Hima: is one of the world’s oldest stewardship and conservations systems. Dating back to ancient times, hima originally referred to private lands used for hunting and grazing. However, the Prophet Muhammad redefined hima as a protected area of public land; all community members were held responsible for the land and reaped its benefits. The shared benefits from the health and productivity of the land fostered a sense of stewardship among the people giving them a reason not to overuse or deplete resources. The hima system is integral to both the Judaic and Muslim worlds.

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Hima Brochure (English)	[ ]	453 Kb
حماية بلاد مابين النهرين	[ ]	752 Kb