Conservationists, politicians and business people from more than 120 countries will meet in Ottawa, Canada on June 19th, for the World Congress of the largest and fastest growing global Partnership of national conservation organisations.
16. June 2013
Biodiversity and ecosystem services play a fundamental role in human well-being
Investing in biodiversity for human well-being and development was on the agenda at the recently held Trondheim Biodiversity Conference.
14. June 2013
Promoting evidence-based bird conservation: a valuable new resource and opportunities to share knowledge
There is a growing trend in nature conservation towards making decisions based on the best available scientific evidence, rather than using other, untested, information sources. Using the best available evidence for conservation actions makes sense and should improve conservation outcomes. The Bird Conservation Synopsis ‘Bird Conservation: global evidence for the effects of interventions’ is a [...]
14. June 2013
Guyra’s Yanosky recognised as a leader of conservation in Latin America
Dr Alberto Yanosky, executive director of BirdLife Partner Guyra Paraguay, has won the 2013 National Geographic Society/Buffett Award for Leadership in Latin American Conservation.
7. June 2013
Europe not protecting its oceans or its seabirds
In a press release today, BirdLife Europe brought the attention to the failure of most EU countries to declare a comprehensive network of Marine Protected Areas as mandated by the EU’s Birds Directive. This puts most European seabird species at risk and delays urgently needed protection of our marine environment. BirdLife Europe calls upon the European Commission to stop tolerating this unacceptable situation and to start infringement processes in all countries that are breaking EU law. The press release was launched in connection to the World Ocean Day, which falls tomorrow.
6. June 2013
European experts on illegal killing of birds draft action plan in Tunis
At the end of May bird conservation experts met in Tunis at the Week on Conservation of Birds to identify ways forward to tackle illegal killing of birds. During the event, BirdLife Europe Partners shared best practices on key issues, such as bird poisoning, law enforcement measures and awareness strategies.
6. June 2013
Giant Ibis Transport become first BirdLife Species Champion in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Today Giant Ibis Transport company become the first BirdLife Species Champion in Cambodia after providing financial support to prevent the extinction of Cambodia’s national bird, the Giant Ibis. On May 1st 2013, Giant Ibis Transport signed an agreement with BirdLife International to provide US$51,000, which will be used to conserve of Giant Ibis in [...]
6. June 2013
High Court decision won’t diminish strong case to save Denniston says Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird (BirdLife in New Zealand) is disappointed with the High Court’s decision today related to an Australian mining company’s plan to mine the Denniston Plateau…
5. June 2013
Freshwater biodiversity workshops pave the way for further research in the Mediterranean Basin
BirdLife’s Mediterranean Basin Regional Implementation Team (RIT) has an update from their very first grantee within the hotspot.
4. June 2013
EU legislation to tackle invasive alien species long overdue
Invasive alien species are one of the five main drivers of biodiversity loss globally, and yet at EU level the current approach to this problem is a patchwork of inconsistent and uneven national legislation to tackle what is by its very nature an international problem. EU legislation to tackle this problem is now long overdue.
4. June 2013
Irish charities urge visitors not to disturb nesting seabirds
Two of Ireland’s leading conservation charities, BirdWatch Ireland (BirdLife Partner in Ireland) and the Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT), are urging people to ensure that birds, their nests and eggs are not disturbed when visiting coastal and island bird colonies, which are among the most important areas in Europe for breeding seabirds.
3. June 2013
Nature Iraq’s Festival in the Marshes
Richard Porter, BirdLife’s Middle East adviser, had the privilege of attending Nature Iraq’s spring festival and his personal account was broadcast on BBC’s From Our Own Correspondent and in their news magazine.
1. June 2013
Suwarrow Blog 20 – A bright future for conservation in the Cook Islands
In the final blog of the epic trip, the team arrive back to Rarotonga to delight in the luxuries that they’ve missed over the past six weeks, reflect on the impacts of the modern world, and look towards a brighter future for conservation in the Cook Islands…
31. May 2013
Marine IBA inventory in Greece just published!
The Hellenic Ornithological Society (BirdLife Greece) has just published its national inventory of marine Important Bird Areas (IBAs) presented in the book Important Areas for Seabirds in Greece.
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17. June 2013
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