Author: abdulnasser eisa

As part of its efforts to raise awareness on biodiversity conservation and the protection of migratory birds, the Libyan Society for Birds celebrated World Migratory Bird Day on Sunday, 12 May 2013, on Farwa Island, in collaboration with the Department of Zoology, University of Tripoli, and the General Authority for the Environment.

The event brought together students and environmental experts, featuring awareness programs that highlighted the importance of migratory birds, the threats they face, and the significance of protecting their natural habitats.

This activity falls within the Society’s broader efforts to strengthen partnerships with educational and environmental institutions and to promote awareness about the importance of preserving natural ecosystems to ensure the sustainability of biodiversity.

On Saturday, May 12, 2012, the Libyan Society for Birds, in cooperation with the General Authority for Environment, organized a celebration marking World Migratory Bird Day at Sebkha Al-Mallaha – Mitiga, Tripoli.

The event brought together 45 students from various schools, aged between 8 and 15, with the aim of raising environmental awareness and promoting knowledge on the importance of protecting migratory birds and their habitats.

The program featured awareness sessions highlighting the ecological role of migratory birds, along with educational activities on the global reasons behind celebrating this occasion, such as the threats facing migratory species and the importance of international cooperation to ensure their conservation.