(3 Minutes Read)The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya has approved a five-year, US$5.8 million initiative funded by the Global Environment Facility to enhance environmental resilience and support sustainable livelihoods in the Ubari Lakes basin of Libya’s Fezzan region. Implemented in collaboration with the Libyan Ministry of Environment, the project targets worsening land degradation and biodiversity loss in one of North Africa’s most vulnerable ecosystems. It aligns with Libya’s national priorities on ecological restoration, economic recovery, and compliance with global environmental commitments, including the UN Convention to Combat Desertification and the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Spanning nearly 100,000 hectares, the programme will underpin the planned Ubari Lakes National Park, aimed at safeguarding the area’s unique desert wetlands and oases. As part of a wider regional movement, the Ubari Lakes project illustrates how community-driven ecological restoration can serve as a cornerstone for sustainable development, balancing environmental preservation with human well-being.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 25, 2025 20:22 UTC