Author: abdulnasser eisa

With the grace of God, on Wednesday, 10 October 2020, a celebration was held for World Migratory Bird Day, which is observed twice a year (9 May and 10 October). The event was organized by the Libyan Society for Birds in collaboration with the Department of Zoology – Faculty of Science, University of Tripoli, the Libyan Association of Friends of Traditional Hunting, and the General Environmental Authority, under this year’s theme: “Birds Connect Our World.”

The program included an introduction to World Migratory Bird Day, a presentation on the study and census of wintering waterbirds in Libya, as well as a presentation on the Libyan Society of Artisanal Fishery Friends and the Marine Biodiversity Monitoring Network. The celebration concluded with the announcement of the formation of the Libyan Nature Associations Union.

The Society extends its thanks to all who contributed to the success of this event and to the supporters of bird and wetland studies in Libya, especially:

• Med-Waterbirds Network (MWN)
• Tour du Valat
• AFD
• FFEM

The Society also thanks the University of Tripoli for hosting this important event.

In collaboration with the Tajoura branch of the General Environment Authority and the Libyan Society for Birds, a celebration was held on Thursday, 6 February 2020 at the Tajoura Cultural Center to mark World Wetlands Day. This event is part of the annual activities commemorating this day, observed on 2 February each year, and the theme for 2020 was: “Wetlands and Biodiversity.”

The program included speeches by the Head of the Authority’s Tajoura Branch, the President of the Libyan Society for Birds, the Head of the Marine Biology Department at the Authority, and the Head of the Media Department at the Tajoura Branch. Following the speeches, a lecture was presented on migratory birds and their ecological importance. The second part of the event involved a field visit to the Tajoura Port, where participants observed birds and identified the species present.

The Libyan Society for Birds extends its sincere thanks to all who contributed to the success of this event, including Authority staff and Society members. Special appreciation is also given to the Tajoura Cultural Center and the Mediterranean Waterbirds Network for their support and contributions.

With the grace and guidance of God, a celebration was held on Tuesday, 17 September 2019, in the city of Farwa to mark the launch of environmental projects dedicated to the Farwa area, funded by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF).

These projects were proposed by the Libyan Society for Birds, the Libyan Society of Artisanal Fishery Friends, and the Bado Society for the protection of marine and terrestrial life. The event was organized under the auspices of the Municipal Council of Zuwara and the Steering Council of Abu Kammash.

The ceremony was attended by the CEPF representative in North Africa, a delegate from the General Authority for Environment, the Chairman of the General Commission for Civil Society Organizations, the Executive Office Director of the Commission, the Zwara Office Director, as well as a number of distinguished figures and representatives of governmental institutions and local NGOs from Zuwara.

The organizing associations extend their sincere gratitude to all who contributed to the success of this event, with special thanks to the members of the three participating associations and to the youth of the Bado Society for their outstanding dedication and active role in this occasion.

In support of wetlands as important and sensitive natural habitats that provide essential services to various living organisms, especially humans, a celebration of World Wetlands Day was held on Wednesday, 7 February 2018 (the day is officially observed on 2 February each year).

The event took place in the Department of Zoology Hall, Faculty of Science – University of Tripoli, organized in collaboration with the Department of Zoology, the Libyan Society for Birds, and the Libyan Wildlife Trust. The program included an opening speech introducing the occasion, followed by a scientific lecture on wetlands and the threats they face, presented by Mr. Mokhtar Moussa.

On the sidelines of the celebration, a prominent environmental figure was honored: the late Engineer Wagih Basha Imam, former president of the Libyan Society for Birds, in recognition of his lifelong contributions to bird protection, attended by his family.

Additionally, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Libyan Society for Birds and the Libyan Wildlife Trust to establish a bird observatory named after Engineer Wagih Basha Imam, honoring his major contributions to bird conservation throughout his life.

The event concluded with thanks extended to guests from the General Environmental Authority, university faculty members from the departments of botany and zoology, representatives of civil society organizations, and the family of the late Engineer Imam. Special appreciation was given to the students of the Department of Zoology and the organizing committee for their efforts in making the event a success.

On Saturday, 9 December 2017, the Libyan Society for Birds participated in a field trip organized by the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science – University of Tripoli. This activity was part of the Society’s efforts to introduce birds and their natural habitats and to raise environmental awareness about the importance of protecting birds and their ecosystems.

The Society extends its sincere thanks to all who contributed to the success of this activity, with special appreciation to the team at Mitiga Airport for their continuous cooperation and support of this environmental initiative.