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BirdLife welcomes passing of law to secure transboundary ecosystems in East Africa

3. February 2012

BirdLife welcomes passing of law to secure transboundary ecosystems in East Africa

There is excitement at the news of the East African Legislative Assembly passing a law that could transform how transboundary ecosystems and resources are managed in East Africa.

PAOC 13 – Call for Abstracts

19. January 2012

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The PAOCC invites all participants to submit abstracts for the PAOC 13.

An amazing conservation success story in Seychelles

5. January 2012

An amazing conservation success story in Seychelles

Fifty nine Seychelles Warblers have been transferred from Cousin Island Special Reserve to Frégate Island Private thanks to a Nature Seychelles led initiative.

e-petition calls to save the last Houbara Bustards in Tunisia

2. January 2012

e-petition calls to save the last Houbara Bustards in Tunisia

AAO-BirdLife in Tunisia have started an e-petition to mobilise international support for new poaching threats to the remaining Houbara Bustard populations of Tunisia.

Habitat danger for Seychelles Paradise-flycatcher

26. December 2011

Habitat danger for Seychelles Paradise-flycatcher

The illegal felling of mature trees on La Digue island, the stronghold of the Critically Endangered Seychelles Paradise-flycatcher has been exposed by the local media.

First announcement: Council for the Africa Partnership meeting March 2012

22. December 2011

First announcement: Council for the Africa Partnership meeting March 2012

The next Council for the Africa Partnership meeting will take place in Kenya between 26 and 30 March 2012. Read all about it!

Conservation fund for the Mediterranean Basin gives key role to the BirdLife Partnership

19. December 2011

The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) investment in the Mediterranean Basin will have an implemtation team comprising BirdLife Partners and the BirdLife International Global Secretariat and Middle East Division.

Heads bring security to climate talks

8. December 2011

This post shares thoughts and experiences from the Climate Change Conference currently going on in Durban South Africa. It is the 17th Conference of Parties – simply put, COP 17.

The Power of the Yellow Badges at COP

7. December 2011

The UNFCCC COP17 is currently being held in Durban, South Africa. People attending the conference are either given a pink badge, if they are representing one of the parties, or a yellow badge, if they are representing an NGO.

Durban climate talks continue as Ministers arrive

6. December 2011

Durban climate talks continue as Ministers arrive

Negotiators and NGOs alike are preparing for the Ministers taking over the negotiations when the High Level Segment kicks off tomorrow.

Governments urged to recognise the role of ecosystems and biodiversity in climate change adaptation and mitigation

5. December 2011

Governments urged to recognise the role of ecosystems and biodiversity in climate change adaptation and mitigation

Climate change during the coming decades is projected to dramatically alter current patterns of temperature and precipitation across Africa, with huge implications for both humans and biodiversity

The intrigues of a COP Meeting

5. December 2011

This post shares thoughts and experiences from the Climate Change Conference currently going on in Durban South Africa. It is the 17th Conference of Parties – simply put, COP 17.

Sierra Leone protects climate by saving its largest forest for the world

2. December 2011

Sierra Leone protects climate by saving its largest forest for the world

Sierra Leone has embraced the vital role tropical forests play in preventing climate change by conserving its most important forest.

BirdLife projects flying high in UNEP-GEF top-twenty

23. November 2011

BirdLife projects flying high in UNEP-GEF top-twenty

To mark its 20th Anniversary, the GEF has announced and profiled its 20 best projects funded through UNEP. This ‘20-best’ list features two projects in which BirdLife International was a key player.

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.

New book reveals natural wealth of remarkable forest

14. November 2011

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.

Fifteen new fundraisers in East Africa!

8. November 2011

Fifteen young conservationists from six East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda and Ethiopia) successfully completed a project development, proposal writing and fundraising workshop at Mpala Research Centre in Kenya from 22-26 October.

Proposal to include Saker Falcon on Appendix 1 of the Convention on Migratory Species

6. November 2011

BirdLife Internatiional is supporting the proposal for listing Saker Falcon on the CMS list of Endangered Migratory Species.

Save our Seabirds (SOS) Festival 2011

4. November 2011

BirdLife South Africa’s Save Our Seabirds Festival tackled the issues of overfishing, pollution and habitat loss.

Experts reach agreement on mainstreaming migratory soaring birds conservation into the hunting sector in the Rift Valley/Red Sea region

24. October 2011

A Regional Declaration on hunting, guidelines for mainstreaming MSBs considerations into the hunting sector and a five year Regional Action Plan were agreed at the meeting.

Fears in Uganda for Mabira as sugar company renews its demands

21. October 2011

Mabira Forest is once again threatened by proposals to degazette almost a quarter of its area for conversion to a sugar cane plantation

Partnership for Seychelles iconic bird

20. October 2011

Nature Seychelles and the Seychelles National Park Authority have joined forces to work on a new project to help protect one of Seychelles iconic bird species

Migratory soaring birds and the hunting sector meeting

15. October 2011

Experts from around the Middle East, Europe and Africa will gather in Beirut to work on plans to conserve the Rift Valley/Red Sea migratory soaring birds flyway.

No soda ash mining at Lake Natron without addressing environmental concerns, affirms Tanzania’s Director of Environment

11. October 2011

“When we talk of sustainable use of natural resources, we mean for the benefit of current and future generations, now extraction of soda ash for sure can’t be beneficial to the future generations.” Dr. Julius Ningu of the Vice President’s Office.

Planning process for Tana River Delta under way!

11. October 2011

Planning process for Tana River Delta under way!

A high-level meeting has stated the need for a strategic plan for the Delta.

BirdLife International Partnership honoured with Premio Gorila

1. October 2011

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BirdLife International Partnership honoured with Premio Gorila

The award from the Loro Parque Foundation recognises BirdLife’s contribution to the conservation of biodiversity.

For lovebirds everywhere

30. September 2011

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

Nature Seychelles wins innovation prize

30. September 2011

Nature Seychelles (BirdLife Partner) has won the 2011 International Innovation Prize from the World Leisure Organisation.

Transition plan for the BirdLife Morocco programme launched

28. September 2011

The BirdLife Partnership has been active in Morocco for more than 15 years.

Partners for Sustainability now available in French

22. September 2011

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.