The Libyan Society for Birds held its 2nd regular meeting of 2025 on Saturday, 22 February 2025, at 10:00 AM, at the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Tripoli. The meeting was attended by the Society’s President, the Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs, and several members of the Society, while some members participated remotely via Google Meet. The following agenda items were discussed:

Agenda Item 1: International Waterbird Census 2025 (IWC)

The 2025 International Waterbird Census was reviewed during the meeting. The Society President commended the efforts of the participating team and expressed gratitude to the institutions that contributed to the success of this national effort, including:

• Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Tripoli.
• National Research Center for Tropical and Transboundary Diseases.
• Bessida Society for the Protection of Farwa Island and Lake, for their role in the census in the Greater Zuwara area.
• Libyan Organization for Conservation of Nature – Misrata, for their contribution to the winter survey in the Greater Misrata area.
• Alhaya Organization for Protection of Wildlife and Marine Organisms, for their role in the survey in Derna monitoring areas.
• Albarari Organization for Nature Conservation, for their participation in the census of waterbirds in the Western Mountains.

The President also noted that the 2025 census data is currently being entered and will be presented in the next meeting.

Agenda Item 2: Launch of the Libyan Birdwatching Platform

The meeting coincided with the official launch of the Libyan Birdwatching Platform, which was announced by the Society President at 12:30 PM on 22 February 2025 at the headquarters of Libyan Spider Company. The President emphasized the importance of members’ attendance at this event and expressed sincere thanks to:

• The technical partner, Libyan Spider Company, for their valuable efforts in making the platform successful.
• The Libyan Society for Birds team responsible for coordinating and collaborating with the Libyan Spider team for their outstanding work.

Agenda Item 3: PROZHUM Project for Supporting and Restoring Wetlands in the Mediterranean

The meeting discussed the PROZHUM project, aimed at supporting and restoring wetlands in the Mediterranean, to be implemented by the Libyan Society for Birds in the Ain Tawergha area. The Head of the Tawergha Local Council was expected to attend but was unable to do so due to other commitments.

The project leader presented a detailed report covering:

• Project objectives, planned activities, and timeline.
• The necessity for the team to adhere to deadlines to ensure the project’s successful completion within the planned 22-month period.

No additional matters were raised under “Any Other Business.”

The meeting concluded at 11:30 AM in a spirit of cooperation and optimism toward achieving the goals set for 2025.

Mr. Abdulnasser Eisa
Meeting Secretary.