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One million Southern African bird records!

02-07-2009: Just two years ago, an exciting project was initiated to map the distribution of birds in Southern Africa using the efforts of keen civil society volunteers. The millionth record has just been submitted to the project! More »

Other News

Five challenging keys for Sweden to unlock Europe’s environmental problems
01-07-2009: BirdLife International presented its five top priorities for the Swedish EU Presidency, that starts today. More »

BirdLife and CEPF expand funding opportunities for conservation in Indochina
30-06-2009: Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund opportunities in Indochina have been expanded, with an invitation for applications from Lao P.D.R. and Thailand More »

New grassroots approach helps conserve Fijian forest
29-06-2009: The people of Kadavu (Fiji) could become a model for other Pacific Island nations following a new BirdLife conservation initiative that is helping to protect forests in island countries around the region. More »

Aves Argentinas launches national fund for IBA conservation
25-06-2009: Aves Argentinas is inviting applications for a new grants programme aimed at promoting the conservation of the country's Important Bird Areas (IBAs) and threatened birds. More »

Hope for Seychelles' last Critically Endangered species
23-06-2009: The first Seychelles Paradise-flycatcher chicks to fledge successfully outside La Digue Island, Seychelles for over 60 years are flying on Denis Island. More »

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Spotlight On...

Climate Change
BirdLife International's position statement on Climate Change More »

Feature: Putting Central Asia on the IBA map
Landlocked and remote, Central Asia has long been a land of mystery. This is now changing as a series of Important Bird Area directories are highlighting the wealth and diversity of this region's habitats. More »

BirdLife’s News Round Ups
BirdLife’s monthly news round ups give you an overview of what our global conservation Partnership has been doing each month... More »