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Indian Ocean Tuna Commission moves to protect albatrosses

Thursday, April 26, 2012

The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission has agreed to measures that, if appropriately implemented by tuna longline fishing vessels, will result in significant reductions in albatross mortality.

Half of the world’s most important sites for nature are currently unprotected.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

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The world’s governments have committed to increasing the coverage of protected areas by 2020 in order to address rapid rates of environmental destruction. However, a new study shows that only half of the most important sites for wildlife have been fully protected.

Scientists discover an ‘invisible barrier’ that holds the answer to one of nature’s little mysteries

Friday, March 16, 2012

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Scientists discover an ‘invisible barrier’ that holds the answer to one of nature’s little mysteries

Why would a smart and adaptable bird that eats almost anything and can survive happily in even the most heavily degraded habitats, have a world range so small it would fit comfortably inside a quarter of of Wales?

BirdLife and ITTO agree to pursue common goals on tropical forests

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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BirdLife International and The International Tropical Timber Organisation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation between the two organisations.

Timor Bush-warbler rediscovered

Friday, December 30, 2011

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A paper published online in BirdLife’s journal, Bird Conservation International reports the rediscovery of the Timor Bush-warbler in Timor-Leste

Global assessment identifies world’s most important wildlife forests

Thursday, December 22, 2011

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A new paper published by BirdLife scientists identifies those forests that appear to be the most important for bird species, and are in most urgent need of conservation.

Empowering the Grassroots

Monday, December 5, 2011

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Empowering the Grassroots examines the work of Important Bird Area Local Conservation Groups around the world

Volunteering for nature

Monday, December 5, 2011

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Monday 5th December was International Volunteer Day (IVD), an annual event organised by the United Nations that provides an opportunity to celebrate the incredible contribution that volunteers make to the global society.

New book reveals natural wealth of remarkable forest

Monday, November 14, 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.

Triple figures of Spoon-billed Sandpiper in China

Thursday, October 27, 2011

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Triple figures of Spoon-billed Sandpiper in China

Up to 103 Spoon-billed Sandpipers were observed earlier this month at Rudong, in Jiangsu Province just north of the Yangtze Estuary in China.

For lovebirds everywhere

Friday, September 30, 2011

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Birdlife International has teamed up with the Good Gifts Catalogue to raise funds for Lilian’s Lovebirds Agapornis lilianae in Malawi.

Partners for Sustainability now available in French

Thursday, September 22, 2011

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Partners for Sustainability now available in French

Partners for Sustainability is now available for download in French. This report highlights BirdLife’s work around the world which combines biodiversity conservation with sustainable development.

Shooting of Whimbrels sparks calls for regulation of shorebird hunting in the Caribbean

Thursday, September 15, 2011

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Shooting of Whimbrels sparks calls for regulation of shorebird hunting in the Caribbean

Two tracked Whimbrels have been shot by hunters on Guadeloupe, highlighting the danger for shorebirds in the Caribbean part of their flyway.

Study rings alarm bells for Amazonian wildlife

Thursday, September 15, 2011

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Study rings alarm bells for Amazonian wildlife

The Amazon is currently experiencing the highest absolute rate of forest loss globally. Yet the proportion of Amazonian species assessed as ‘threatened’ with extinction is below the global average.