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David Thomas - who has written 10 posts on BirdLife Community.

David is Head of Communities and Livelihoods at BirdLife International

Empowering the Grassroots

Thursday, December 15, 2011

In support of its Local Empowerment Programme, BirdLife has published Empowering the Grassroots, which examines the work of Important Bird Area Local Conservation Groups around the world.

An Introduction to Conservation and Human Rights for BirdLife Partners

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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An Introduction to Conservation and Human Rights for BirdLife Partners provides an overview of some of the human rights relevant to a conservation context.

Launch of BirdLife’s new Local Empowerment Programme

Thursday, September 1, 2011

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Launch of BirdLife’s new Local Empowerment Programme

BirdLife is launching a Local Empowerment Programme to provide more effective support for Local Conservation Groups, and to strengthen and expand networks of local organisations…

Local Conservation Groups in Malawi – Partnerships for conservation and development

Saturday, March 19, 2011

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Local Conservation Groups in Malawi – Partnerships for conservation and development

This report is part of a project which aims to capture, document and disseminate these experiences and the lessons learned from them. The review is part of a project funded by the Aage V. Jensen Foundation.

The IBA Caretaker Network in Poland

Saturday, March 19, 2011

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The purpose of this report is to explore and analyse the IBA Caretaker Network in Poland with the goal of furthering our understanding of what makes, motivates and inspires Caretakers, what opportunities and challenges they face, and the value of having an IBA Caretaker Network.

Local Conservation Groups in Nepal – Partnerships for conservation and development

Saturday, March 19, 2011

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Local Conservation Groups in Nepal – Partnerships for conservation and development

This report is part of a project which aims to capture, document and disseminate these experiences and the lessons learned from them. It is based on a visit to Nepal by David Thomas in November 2010, and is based on discussions between DT and Ishana Thapa (Senior Conservation Officer) and a visit together to LCGs at Phulchoki IBA.

Networks of care

Friday, March 18, 2011

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More than half of Poland’s 140 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) are over 15,000 hectares. The biggest of all, Tuchola Forest, covers 360,000 hectares. Simply monitoring sites of this size is a formidable challenge.

Saving Malawi IBAs

Friday, March 18, 2011

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In Malawi, the Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi (WESM, BirdLife Affiliate) operates through nine branches covering the entire country, supported by a national secretariat in Blantyre.

Nepalese Conservation

Friday, March 18, 2011

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Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN) is the largest and oldest civil society organisation for ornithologists, birdwatchers and conservationists in Nepal. Its members include students and teachers, professionals and other members of the general public.

BirdLife’s Local Empowerment Programme

Thursday, September 16, 2010

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BirdLife’s Local Empowerment Programme focuses on the individuals and organisations that work with BirdLife Partners to deliver conservation, for biodiversity and for people, at the local level.