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Initiated in 1999, the Pacific Partnership comprises a network of seven national NGOs in Australia, the Cook Islands, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Palau and Samoa.

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New publication: An Introduction to Conservation and Human Rights for BirdLife Partners

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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New publication: An Introduction to Conservation and Human Rights for BirdLife Partners

A new publication – entitled An Introduction to Conservation and Human Rights for BirdLife Partners – provides an overview of some of the human rights relevant to a conservation context…

The Pacific extinction crisis by Don Stewart

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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The Pacific extinction crisis by Don Stewart

Birds are the most widespread and visible indicators of the state of our environment and we ignore at our peril what they are telling us. Long-time Pacific conservationist and Pacific Regional Director of BirdLife International, Don Stewart, explains why birds are so important to biodiversity and to our future…

Seabird species face extinction in remote UK islands

Friday, March 30, 2012

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They are more exotic than the gulls, gannets and terns of Britain’s home coastlines, but many of the fascinating and charismatic species of birds on the remote shores of UK overseas territories are now close to extinction. In a report to the government, the RSPB (BirdLife in the UK) warns 33 species of birds, including penguins, parrots and albatrosses, are now critically endangered across the remnants of the empire. And that means we have a duty to fulfil…

Fijian local conservation group receives global award

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

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A local group working to conserve the Natewa Tunuloa Important Bird Area in Fiji has won the prestigious Equator Prize for 2012. “The Sisi Initiative stood out among more than 800 entries as a remarkable demonstration of local development solutions for people, nature, and resilient communities”, said Eileen de Ravin – manager of the Equator Initiative…

Videos provide new information on Mao

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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A new research project is seeking to gather ecological information on the factors that have led to the Mao’s current decline. Leading this research, Rebecca Stirnemann tells BirdLife of some recent video footage that provides new information on species…

Avian matchmaking on Valentine’s Day

Monday, February 20, 2012

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Two staff from the BirdLife Fiji Programme and the Pacific Secretariat gave up any amorous intentions of their own on Valentine’s Day to try a little avian matchmaking…

NatureFiji-MareqetiViti welcomes Tuverea Tuamoto

Sunday, February 12, 2012

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Former Birdlife Fiji Programme Conservation Officer Tuverea Tuamoto has joined NatureFiji-MareqetiViti as the EU Invasives Project Officer…

Kids eco-camp builds a brighter future for Fijian IBA

Saturday, February 11, 2012

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Kids eco-camp builds a brighter future for Fijian IBA

A bunch of 40 energetic kids from Nabukelevu, on the Fijian island of Kadavu recently completed a two day eco-camp organized by the BirdLife International Fiji Programme. “These children are our future, and it’s what they believe now that can change our tomorrow”, said BirdLife’s Miliana Ravuso.

Petrel causes a storm for New Zealand

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

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New Zealand Storm-petrel was presumed extinct until its rediscovery by bird watchers in New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf Marine Park in 2003. A team of ornithologists have used support from The Birdlife International Community Conservation Fund to find the first strong evidence that the tiny, Critically Endangered birds are breeding in the area.

Searching for Pacific Petrels

Friday, January 20, 2012

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The BirdLife International Pacific Secretariat, supported by the Mohammed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund and Global Greengrants Fund is launching a new project under its Preventing Extinctions Programme seeking to unravel the mystery of the Beck’s Petrel.

Biodiversity survey of Tokelau

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

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Sun hats, sunscreen and long sleeved shirts were a necessity in a biodiversitysurvey recently conducted by Mere Valu – Conservation Officer from the BirdLife Fiji Programme – alongside a team of scientists from the Pacific region in two atolls in the Tokelau Islands…

BirdLife Pacific Invasive Species Programme

Monday, January 2, 2012

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BirdLife Pacific Invasive Species Programme

The BirdLife Pacific Partnership has started a new four-year European Union funded regional Invasive Species programme which seeks to reduce the spread and the environmental and socio-economic impact of invasive alien species by supporting the eradication and control of invasive alien species and also enhancing biosecurity…

Fiji Petrel crash-lands in Gau

Friday, December 16, 2011

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NatureFiji-MareqetiViti recently recovered and released a Fiji Petrel after it landed in a village on Gau Island, Fiji, where this enigmatic species is believed to breed.

Invasive species Cast Away in Fiji

Thursday, December 1, 2011

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Goats and rats have been removed from two Fijian islands to protect their unique wildlife. “This is a massive achievement which will provide benefits for the iguanas, birds, plants and people of these islands”, said Sialesi Rasalato from BirdLife International.

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