SZ-22/12/25
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya announced yesterday the approval of its US$ 5.8 million project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented jointly with the Ministry of Environment.
Over the next five years, this initiative, which focuses on the Ubari Lakes Basin, will address the critical challenges of land degradation and biodiversity loss while promoting sustainable economic development. This will come through:
- Laying the groundwork for the proposed 100,000-hectare Ubari Lakes National Park.
- Rehabilitating 225 hectares of wetlands and oases.
- Supporting 2,250 people (50% of whom are women) with sustainable employment opportunities.
- Creating nearly 700 new jobs in ecotourism and sustainable agriculture.
UNDP explained that by integrating nature-based solutions with authentic local cultures, the project will be taking an important step towards achieving Libya’s climate goals under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the 2030 Agenda.
