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The BirdLife Europe Partnership consists of 45 conservation organisations with almost 3,000 staff, 1.9 million members and more than 6,000 reserves covering over 300,000 hectares.

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300 million farmland birds lost since 1980 – How many more must we lose before changing course on the CAP?

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

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300 million farmland birds lost since 1980 – How many more must we lose before changing course on the CAP?

The latest scientific data brought together by BirdLife International and the European Bird Census Council show that common farmland birds continue to decline in the EU: 300 million farmland birds have been lost since 1980.

Friday 13th: Lucky or unlucky day for CAP reform?

Monday, July 16, 2012

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On July 13, the European Commission organised an important conference on the future of Europe’s farming. Environmental and farming groups invited to present their recommendations asked the policy makers to make this July 13 a lucky day for the Common Agricultural Policy.

Sea ducks in rough water…

Friday, July 13, 2012

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The 2012 IUCN Red List for birds released by BirdLife International gave a strong warning message that the risk of extinction has increased substantially for nearly 100 species of Amazonian birds. What are the results for Europe?

Green groups: no medals in sight for Barroso II

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

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Green groups: no medals in sight for Barroso II

Halfway through its term in office, the European Commission is falling behind in the race to create sustainable long-term prosperity in Europe, warn Europe’s leading green groups in a critical assessment of the Commission’s environmental performance since 2010 released on Tuesday 3 July. This report finds among others that the Commission has acted to protect the environment even less than the first Barroso Commission.

If you visit Cyprus say no to Ambelopoulia

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

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BirdLife Europe encourages those visiting Cyprus during its 6-month EU presidency to enjoy the many traditional culinary delights the Mediterranean island has to offer, but with one important exception: ambelopoulia (trapped birds).

German Parliament calls for more EU environment spending 2014-2020

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

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On Wednesday 27 June, the day before EU leaders come together in Brussels for a first top-level negotiation round on the future EU budget 2014-2020, the Environment Committee of the German Federal Parliament adopted a ground breaking decision calling for a significant strengthening of the EU’s environmental programme LIFE.

Final Warning for Bulgaria over Failure to Protect Internationally Important Sites

Friday, June 22, 2012

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On Thursday 21 June, the European Commission issued a final legal warning against the Bulgarian Government over its failure to fully designate, protect, and prevent deterioration of the Kaliakra Special Protection Area and Site of Community Importance, required under the EU Birds and Habitats Directives.

LIPU’s 29th International Camp alerts on poaching!

Friday, June 15, 2012

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LIPU’s 29th International Camp alerts on poaching!

LIPU’s (BirdLife in Italy) annual International ‘anti-poaching’ camp took place from April 28 to May 13. The participants’ main mission was to observe migratory birds and report on illegal hunting. The spring migration of raptors in Calabria (Italian region) this year has been characterised by a significant resumption of poaching in the south of the region.

Algarve: The bird’s festival is back in October

Friday, June 15, 2012

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The 3rd Birdwatching Festival in Sagres, Portugal will take place this year from October 5 to 7. In October, Sagres becomes Europe’s major migratory corridor for storks, eagles, vultures, hawks and falcons on their way back to Africa. All types of people will enjoy the large range of activities proposed.

Finance ministers still fail to focus on quality of spending

Friday, June 15, 2012

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The Council is under pressure to achieve partial agreements on the key EU policy reforms by the end of the Danish Presidency (June 30th). Furthermore, the meeting of the Heads of States on June 28 and 29 will be key to set the priorities for the EU Budget 2014-2020 in the context of tackling the economic crisis.

European BirdLife Partners take action against European bird crime

Thursday, June 14, 2012

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European BirdLife Partners take action against European bird crime

Across Europe, birds suffer from a wide range of persecution: illegal poisoning shooting, trapping, and the theft of chicks for the bird trade are common practices. Recently, five European countries were confronted with cases of illegal killing. The common, even if illegal, practice of using poison baits to eradicate carnivores and rodents causes huge damage to wildlife as well as to livestock and crops. In some cases it can explain the decline of specific bird populations in Europe. Moreover, the poisons used are usually unnecessarily strong and often illegal.

Stand up against overfishing – call for sustainable fisheries

Thursday, June 14, 2012

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At the occasion of this year’s European Fish Weeks (June 8 – August 31), BirdLife Europe, Greenpeace, Oceana, WWF and Oceans 2012 have produced a short animation explaining the problem of overfishing, the damages it causes to wildlife and ecosystems, and its consequences for our long term food security. It also highlights the opportunity to end it. Add your voice to our call for sustainable EU fisheries!

New publication: The Birds in Sweden – numbers and distribution

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

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This new book is the first time that bird population estimates for each of the 21 Swedish counties and 29 provinces have been published.

SEO/BirdLife launches its Kid’s club “Aventureros” (adventurers)

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

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SEO/BirdLife launches its Kid’s club “Aventureros” (adventurers)

After several years of work and preparation, SEO/BirdLife (Spanish Partner) Kid’s Club has finally seen the light! Kids are often very interested in learning about and discovering the world around them. With its educational material (magazine, website, and activities) SEO/BirdLife is responding to these needs.

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