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, an integrated awareness program was held on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, featuring two workshops addressing key environmental issues related to wetlands and bird conservation.

The program began with a workshop entitled “Wetlands and Their Vital Role in Maintaining Ecosystem Balance”, presented by Ms. Majdoline Al-Faqi, a member of the Libyan Society for Birds, at the Faculty of Humanities and Applied Sciences in Tawergha. The session highlighted the ecological importance of wetlands in water purification, providing habitats for wildlife, and mitigating the impacts of climate change. The workshop saw enthusiastic participation from university students, who showed interest in environmental sustainability concepts.

The second workshop, entitled “Illegal Killing of Birds (IKB)”, was presented by Prof. Khaled Etayeb, Head of the Libyan Society for Birds, The session discussed the crucial ecological role of birds in maintaining natural balance, reviewed the scale of IKB in Libya and neighboring countries, and introduced the main international conventions protecting migratory birds. Several relevant local offices and environmental stakeholders took part in the event.

Finally, the Libyan Society for Birds extends its sincere appreciation to all participants for their positive engagement, with special thanks to Mr. Saleh Al-Qadi, Head of the Tawergha Municipal Council, for his continuous support of the project’s activities, and to Mr. Mukhtar Sharteel, Director of the Entrepreneurship Office and Business Incubator in Tawergha, for his dedicated efforts in making this important awareness event a success.