Theme: #NowForClimate

On World Environment Day 2026, the global call to act on climate change is more urgent than ever.

Birds, especially migratory and waterbirds, are among the species most affected by climate change. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, droughts, floods, and sea-level rise are altering migration routes, breeding seasons, and the availability of food and habitats they depend on.

Wetlands and other critical ecosystems that support birds along their migratory flyways are also under increasing pressure from habitat loss and environmental degradation.

Protecting and restoring natural habitats, conserving wetlands, supporting sustainable land and water management, and strengthening scientific monitoring and research are essential actions for building resilient ecosystems and safeguarding biodiversity.

For Libya, an important stopover for migratory birds between Africa and Europe, protecting natural habitats is vital for both wildlife and people.

Acting now for the climate is an investment in the future of birds, nature, and humanity.