On the occasion of World Wetlands Day, observed annually on 2 February, a special celebration was held at Sebkha Al-Malaha – Mitiga Airport, organized and sponsored by the Libyan Society for Birds and the General Authority for Environment, represented by the staff of the Nature Conservation Management.

The event was attended by the Dean and a member of the Municipal Council of Souq Al-Jumaa, a team member from Radio Nabd Al-Asima, as well as active participation from the Scout Troop of Souq Al-Jumaa and several students from the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science – University of Tripoli.

The program included an awareness session highlighting the importance and types of wetlands, the threats they face, and an overview of World Wetlands Day and its objectives. It also featured a practical training activity for the scouts on monitoring waterbirds, introducing them to the species, and explaining their ecological role.

On this occasion, the Libyan Society for Birds and the General Authority for Environment extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the Director and staff of Mitiga Airport Security and Protection Office for their cooperation and support in making this educational and awareness-raising event a success.