The fourth meeting of the Libyan Society for Birds was held on Wednesday morning, 10 December 2025, at 14:00, at the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Tripoli.

The meeting was opened by the Society’s President, Prof. Khaled Etayeb, who welcomed the members and introduced the session. This was followed by a presentation and discussion of the items listed on the agenda, which included:

• Activities of the BROZHUM: “Engaging the Local Community in the Restoration of Tawergha Wetland Project”, implemented by the Libyan Society for Birds in cooperation with the Tawergha Municipal Branch.
• The Anti-Plastic Pollution Project in Farwa Island, implemented by the Besida Society for the Protection of Farwa Island and Lagoon, under the supervision of the Libyan Society for Birds, as part of national efforts to mitigate plastic pollution in coastal habitats.
• An overview of the Society’s recent activities and participation in national and international environmental events.
• Preparations for the International Waterbird Census (IWC 2026), including discussion of logistical and scientific aspects to ensure high-quality data collection.
• The launch of the English version of the “Birds of Libya Monitoring Platform” website, aimed at expanding access to information and strengthening scientific collaboration with researchers and enthusiasts beyond Libya.

The meeting concluded at 15:00 following a constructive discussion that reaffirmed the Society’s commitment to supporting national efforts for bird conservation, protecting biodiversity, and advancing scientific research in ornithology.