Marine Biology in Libya

Name of organization Marine Biology in Libya

Country of organization Libia

Informative Title/Headline (English only) libya - Cyrenaica

Link URL (if applicable) https://libyamarinebiology.wordpress.com/page/2/

Type of contribution Website

Form of contribution In-person

Supporting uptake and building capacity of approved IPBES assessments Global Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, Pollination Assessment, Regional Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for Africa

Supporting uptake and building capacities on other IPBES products Approach to recognizing and working with indigenous and local knowledge in IPBES, IPBES Data and knowledge management policy, IPBES Guide for assessments, IPBES Participatory mechanism for working with indigenous and local knowledge systems, IPBES workshop on biodiversity and pandemics - Workshop report

Aim and description of contribution Marine nvasive species are plants, animals, or microorganisms that are introduced into a new environment where they are not native and can cause harm. They can compete with native species for resources, spread diseases, and disrupt ecosystems. Invasi

Target group(s) Early career experts, Indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs), Scientific community

Which objective(s) and sub-objective(s) does the contribution support? Objective 2(a): Enhanced learning and engagement, Objective 2(b): Facilitated access to expertise and information, Objective 2(c): Strengthened national and regional capacities

Sub-objective(s)

Objective 2(a): Enhanced learning and engagement IPBES fellowship programme, Implementation of the training and familiarization programme, Organization of science-policy dialogues with national focal points

Objective 2(b): Facilitated access to expertise and information Support to the uptake of approved assessments and other deliverables, and encouragement of the development of communities of practice around them, Convening of regular meetings of the IPBES capacity-building forum

Objective 2(c): Strengthened national and regional capacities Encouragement of the development of science-policy platforms, networks and assessments for biodiversity and ecosystem services at the national and (sub)regional levels

Other organisations involved in the contribution Omar Al-Mukhtar University

Start date 2023

End date (If no end date available, please leave blank) 2024

Region African States, Global

Country/countries Libia

Language(s) of contribution Arabic, English

Estimated monetary value of contribution in USD {Empty}

Contact information

First name ABDULGHANI

Last name ABDULGHANI

Contact email [email protected]

Contact phone +218 92-2348869

Affiliation {Empty}

Role Community of practice, IPBES National Focal Point