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10th conference of Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species

21. November 2011

The BirdLife International Partnership seek endorsement for conference resolutions which, if adopted, could help halt or reverse the catastrophic decline in numbers of many migratory species of birds.

Only international action will save migratory birds

21. November 2011

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Only international action will save migratory birds

Populations of long-distance migratory landbirds are declining rapidly in the African-Eurasian flyway and urgent actions are needed across regions.

Measures to protect UK albatrosses get them off the hook in the nick of time

19. November 2011

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One third of the world’s albatrosses nest on the South Atlantic UK Overseas Territories: the Falkland Islands; South Georgia; and Tristan da Cunha. ICCAT manages all tuna and swordfish fisheries in the Atlantic outside territorial waters. These measures will significantly reduce the number of birds being killed.

Underbird ahead in the New Zealand polls

17. November 2011

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Our Critically Endangered parrot, the Kakapo, and our blue-suited swamp hen, the Pukeko, are well in front of the flock in Forest & Bird’s (BirdLife in New Zealand) annual Bird of the Year poll.

BirdLife Europe calls for a renewables revolution in harmony with nature

15. November 2011

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BirdLife Europe calls for a renewables revolution in harmony with nature

With the launch of its new report, Meeting Europe’s Renewable Energy Targets in Harmony with Nature, in Brussels on 22 November, BirdLife Europe wants to show how we can meet our 2020 renewable energy targets without impacting on wildlife.

Music and Migration II : a musical appeal to stop illegal bird killing in Malta

15. November 2011

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Music and Migration II : a musical appeal to stop illegal bird killing in Malta

UK/DK Music label ‘Second Language’ releases Music and Migration II in support of BirdLife Malta’s campaign against illegal bird killing

Sustainable birdwatching tourism to grow in Europe

14. November 2011

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Sustainable birdwatching tourism to grow in Europe

A successful flagship project that has been making birdwatching tourism sustainable in Spain and Portugal has been granted funding in order to expand into more Mediterranean countries.

New book reveals natural wealth of remarkable forest

14. November 2011

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New book reveals natural wealth of remarkable forest

A new book detailing the biodiversity of one of the most remarkable forests in Madagascar, Tsitongambarika, has just been published.

BirdLife’s key asks of Parties at UNFCCC COP 17

12. November 2011

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BirdLife’s key asks of Parties at UNFCCC COP 17

The BirdLife Partnership are calling on the parties to the Climate Change Convention to six key asks.

National adaptation planning should deliver to vulnerable groups and ecosystems

12. November 2011

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National adaptation planning should deliver to vulnerable groups and ecosystems

Adaptation strategies aim to reduce the impact and cost of climate change by decreasing vulnerability and increasing resilience.

BirdLife’s approach to working locally

12. November 2011

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Local knowledge, motivation, sustainability, efficiency, legitimacy and empowerment are all benefits of working locally.

A review of the evidence on the effectiveness of ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation

12. November 2011

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A review of the evidence on the effectiveness of ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation

Ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation is an effective approach to adaptation that deserves more policy support.

Partners with Nature – report

12. November 2011

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Partners with Nature published by BirdLife International, includes 14 examples of BirdLife Partners’ work with vulnerable communities that provide adaptation benefits.