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Cross-border · Research collaboration · Libya

Scottish Government highlights University of Benghazi biodiversity partnership with NatureScot

The University of Benghazi says the Scottish Government has recognised its joint work with NatureScot and Scottish scientists on tools to monitor biodiversity in Libya.

Photo: Maher A. A. Abdussalam / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Why it matters: Researchers at the University of Benghazi working with NatureScot on genetic diversity conservation have had their joint monitoring work recognised by the Scottish Government.

The University of Benghazi reported that the Scottish Government has highlighted its international research partnership on conserving genetic diversity.

According to the university, the partnership involves joint work with NatureScot and Scottish scientists.

The university said the collaboration is developing biodiversity monitoring tools intended for use in Libya.

Editor’s view

Joseph Lopez, Collaboration Editor

The recognition applies to the University of Benghazi's partnership with NatureScot and Scottish scientists, whose shared aim, according to the university, is biodiversity monitoring tools for application in Libya.

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