As part of the activities of the Engaging the Local Community in the Restoration of Tawergha Wetland Project, implemented by the Libyan Society for Birds in collaboration with the Tawergha Municipal Council, a comprehensive awareness program was organized on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, consisting of three consecutive workshops.

The program began with the first workshop, attended by Mr. Saleh Al-Qadhi, Head of the Municipal Council, along with several officials and directors of relevant offices. The session presented the project’s objectives, its components, and the planned activities aimed at strengthening environmental awareness and community participation.

The second workshop focused on wetlands and their vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance, highlighting their importance in water purification, providing habitats for wildlife, and contributing to climate change adaptation.

The third workshop addressed plastic waste management, emphasizing the environmental challenges associated with plastic accumulation in nature and exploring mitigation measures through awareness-raising, sorting, and recycling practices.

The latter two workshops brought together teachers, students, and members of the Tawergha Scouts and Guides Troop, who showed great interest in the topics discussed and stressed the importance of continuing such awareness-raising initiatives.

During the program, Mr. Saleh Al-Qadhi, Head of the Municipal Council, delivered a speech affirming the Council’s full support for all environmental initiatives that benefit both the community and the environment in Tawergha.

At the conclusion of the activities, the Libyan Society for Birds extended its sincere thanks to all participants for their constructive engagement, with special appreciation to Mr. Saleh Al-Qadhi for his continuous support, and to Mr. Mukhtar Sharteel, Director of the Entrepreneurship Office in Tawergha, for his coordinating efforts that contributed to the success of this event.