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Human Integrated Management Approach (HIMA): Hima’s
Governing Principles
Walid Saleh, PhD. PEngHead, MENA Regional Program, WANA
The United Nations University-Institute for Water, Environment, & Health (UNU-INWEH)
Agenda
• What is Hima definition & what it means;
• What is the relationship between humans and mother earth;
• What is the relationship among humans;
• What is the Hima Global Initiative;• How it can be applicable to natural
Resources Management.
INTRODUCTION: WHY HIMA IS RELEVANT?
Hima can be defined as a Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) System that promotes; Sustainable Livelihood, Resources Conservation, and Environmental Protection; for the Human wellbeing.
Social Justice is the Hima main pillar.
What Does This Means?
Human wellbeing
Sustainable Livelihood
Resources Conservation
Environmental Protection
HIMA GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK
• Avoid causing undue hardship for the people
• Pertaining to the public welfare
• Benefit must be greater than its societal costs
• Constituted by legitimate governing authority
Equilibrium Respect for the Biodiversity
no harm to nature and
no excessive use
Conservation of Resources
HIMA GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK
• Social Justice• Balanced
Economic Growth
• Conservation of Resources
• Environmental Protection
FosterSustainabl
e Developm
ent
HIMA GLOBAL INITIATIVE OBJECTIVES
• Promote the Hima constitutional principles, as model, to propose solutions to areas of conflict, such as Abyei, Darfur, and the Western Sahara;
• Build confidence amongst parties in conflict by promoting social justice, equality, social responsibility, and the rule of law;
• Celebrate societal diversity, ethical values & customs, and rights for ethnic and religious minorities;
• Promote the sense of unity based on Human needs & Human rights;
• Promote peace, freedom of religion, respect of each other’s values, and acceptance.
GOVERNING PRINCIPLES OF HIMA
The Ethical principles
• HDV• Aims, objectives
and the ethical dimensions
Environmental sustainability
principles
• Based on reverence for natural resources
Institutional principles recognise
• The role of the state in providing basic needs,
• The role of the voluntary sector to contribute to socio-economic and non-material development of the community, and
• The devolution of Hima management within the local community.
Good governance Principles
• Principles provide a framework for the adequate management of the natural resources in Hima zones
Hima Development Vision (HDV)
Optimal utilisation of the resources based on appreciation, i.e. no excessive use
Equitable use and distribution based on Justice
Environmental integrity based: on condemning aggression, harm, and abuse
Human development model
& Human wellbeing
Development and expansion of wealth
Enrichment of posterity
Enrichment of intellect
Enrichment of human faith and values
Invigoration of the human self
Elements of Hima approach
Social cohesion and sustainable livelihood for Hima communities
Criteria on property rights and resource use which is based on carrying capacity
and regeneration of resources
Environmental protection and conservation and adaptive management
Hima Conflict Resolution Principles
Acknowledging and understanding rights
of each other in terms of nationality
•Ethnic, cultural•Loyalty and kinship•Gender, peaceful existence•Mutual consultation process
Conflict Resolution should
lead to peace •Reform: I only desire reform to the best of my ability•Betterment of conditions: The best thing to do is what is for the people reconciliation and good
THE HIMA CONSTITUTION FOR A COMMUNITY-BASED ADMINISTRATION
Recognizing Role of State
The Sovereignty of State;
Unity; Independence;
Conduct: Rules of War;
Security and Defence
Hima Sanctuary;
Immigration;
Search, or Striving for Peace;
Social justice
Social solidarity : Fighting Poverty;
Fighting Injustice;
Fighting Corruption and Bondage;
The Right to Appeal ;
Rule of Law
transparency principle of
Maintenance of the Order to avoid chaos and
injustice; legitimacy and
enforcement of the Rule of Law
Respect for International Law;
Privacy Right;Supremacy of the
Law
AN INSTITUTIONAL (SOCIO-POLITICAL) PRINCIPLES FOR
SOCIAL HARMONY1. Recognising informal institutions and local
traditional knowledge systems2. Collective action Principle ( کفایة as (فرض
basis for the role of the State and voluntary sector to achieve Fulfilment of the needs Principle
3. Financial sustainability principle is based on Upkeep of social welfare of the vulnerable members of
the Hima community such as establishing Hima Social Fund
Economic efficiency: e.g. enhancing community accountability
Payoffs for efficiency targets and penalties for non-compliance
AN INSTITUTIONAL (SOCIO-POLITICAL) PRINCIPLES FOR
SOCIAL HARMONY4. Conflict resolutions based on
Acknowledging and understanding rights of each other in terms of nationality (i.e. ethnic, cultural),
Peaceful existence Mutual consultation process Conflict resolution should lead to Eslah which can
have several meaning: Reform Betterment of conditions reconciliation between people’
Principles of Good Governance
1. Responsive: principle of humans are Trustees.2. Accountable: principle of humans are Stewards3. Consensus oriented: Principle of Consensus or
Ijma of experts 4. Participatory based Principle of shura or
consultation 5. Transparency 6. Follow rule of law: principle of Maintenance of
the Order is to avoid chaos and injustice 7. Legitimacy and capacity development8. Exercise of Knowledge and intellect
Future Activities
• Doha Food Security Program;• UAE Living Desert Initiative;• Oman Hima KM-System and protected areas
program;• Proposed Workshop at Al Madina AL
Munawarah;• Promote Hima Sustainable Development Model