About Friends of Soqotra

Friends of Soqotra (FoS) was formed in 2001 at an inaugural meeting at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh attended by over 40 people representing eight countries. The distinctive rationale for FoS is that it brings together people with backgrounds in scientific research and those with a more general interest and develops the synergies between them.

Friends of Soqotra plans to fulfil its objectives through the following activities:

  • Promote the sustainable use and conservation of the natural environment of the Soqotra island group.

  • Raise awareness of the Archipelago's biodiversity and the unique culture and language of the islander.

  • Help improve the quality of life of the island communities and support their traditional land management practices.

  • Providing a Web Site, Newsletter and other Member services

  • Establishing mutual support networks among Members

  • Building up close relationships and encouraging co-operation with like-minded organisations in Yemen and elsewhere

  • Supporting scientific, applied and action research
  • Holding events and activities for Members
  • Compiling a resource base of Soqotran data from Members to be used to identify available information and expertise
  • Promoting Soqotra and interest in it through exhibitions, talks, articles and publications
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