n Monday, 11 September 2023, the first environmental camp on Farwa Island and Lake was inaugurated, supervised by the Libyan Society for Birds in partnership with the Bessida Society for the Protection of Farwa Island and Lake, with the participation of several Libyan environmental societies, scientific research institutions, and members of the municipal council.

Participating Environmental Organizations:

• Libyan Society for Birds (LSB).
• Bessida Society for the Protection of Farwa Island and Lake.
• Bado Society for the Protection of Marine and Terrestrial Wildlife.
• Libyan Society of Artisanal Fishery Friends.
• Libyan Society for Wildlife Protection.

The camp aims to promote environmental awareness, study biodiversity in the area, and discuss ways to protect natural resources and endangered species through joint collaboration among environmental societies and research institutions.

In conclusion, due to the severe humanitarian situation in the city of Derna caused by catastrophic floods, the environmental camp on Farwa Island and Lake was suspended before its scheduled end, in solidarity with the families of the martyrs who lost their lives in this tragic event.

The Libyan Society for Birds expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the martyrs.