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UK’s most exotic natural treasures under threat from ‘legal neglect’

19. March 2013

A first-ever analysis of the environmental laws across all 14 of the UK’s Overseas Territories has been published and presented to the British Government.

Producing biofuels without increasing greenhouse gas emissions

19. March 2013

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A recent report about the Dutch biofuels market, compiled by research institute CE Delft, reveals that the environmental performance of biofuels sold on the Dutch market could be significantly improved by shifting to biofuels that produce low levels of CO2 emissions.

European Parliament vote falls short of real CAP reform

18. March 2013

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European Parliament vote falls short of real CAP reform

On 13 March the European Parliament voted on the two of this year’s key policy issues; the EU Budget for the next seven years and the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP), which eats up 40% of it. Although Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) showed courage by rejecting the European Council’s deal on the budget, it seems that they lost their guts when it was time to vote for a real reform of the CAP.

Spanish media project to promote Natura 2000

12. March 2013

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Spanish media project to promote Natura 2000

SEO/BirdLife (BirdLife in Spain) in collaboration with the Spanish news agency EFE recently launched a four year Life+ project focusing on the Spanish Natura 2000 Network.

Mining sites clearly provide basis for biodiversity promotion

28. February 2013

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Mining sites clearly provide basis for biodiversity promotion

A study, released today by HeidelbergCement and BirdLife International shows the biodiversity potential of HeidelbergCement quarries in Europe and Central Asia. The study is an assessment of the interaction between quarries and areas of biodiversity value and of the potential for conservation action.

Alien species – biodiversity’s ticking time bomb?

22. February 2013

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Alien species – biodiversity’s ticking time bomb?

Invasive Alien Species (IAS) are plants and animal species that are not native to Europe, but that are incidentally introduced and spread uncontrolled due to lack of local predators to keep them in check. They pose a significant threat to native biodiversity in Europe, as well as to our economy and health.

Tinhosas islands expedition: Mission accomplished!

22. February 2013

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, BirdLife International concluded its two-day expedition to the Tinhosas islands, the largest seabird colony of the Gulf of Guinea, in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Endangered species back, but for how long…?

18. February 2013

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A colony of White-headed ducks, a globally threatened species and extremely rare in the Ukraine, was seen at the Lake Yarylhach together with other rare birds. Despite the obvious importance of the Yarylhach wetland in terms of biodiversity richness, the conservation status of this area is at high risk.

Court Ruling Threatens Red-Breasts

14. February 2013

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In January, the Bulgarian Court overturned a decision by the Bulgarian Minister of the Environment to revoke permission for a wind energy project threatening a high nature value area as well as the globally endangered bird species inhabiting it.

Spring comes alive with migrating birds

12. February 2013

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The eighth edition of Spring Alive, a BirdLife International educational campaign that focuses on the observation and tracking of migratory birds, will be launched in February and continue until 21 June.

Delivering an effective and collaborative new migratory bird conservation initiative in the Mediterranean Basin

12. February 2013

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The Mediterranean Basin lies at the heart of the Africa-Eurasia Migration Flyway with hundreds of millions of migratory birds passing twice-year. A new project supported by the MAVA Foundation for Nature aims to secure their future.

BirdLife Europe spreads its Wings over Sweden

12. February 2013

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BirdLife Europe spreads its Wings over Sweden

This spring BirdLife Europe will be visible in the TV documentary Wings Over Sweden produced by Planetaire, a company committed to improving the way that sustainability is presented by using compelling stories.

Sealing the EU budget deal and slamming the door on environment

12. February 2013

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On Friday 8 February, after months of discussions and a final 24 hour sprint session during the EU Summit, the 27 EU Heads of State, finally agreed on the EU budget for the period 2014-2020. The result is a blow to the environment. Not only is it a historically small budget, 908 billion euro compared to 970 billion euro for the current period (2007 – 2013), but it also entails an extermination of all expectations for greening.

The risk of assuming that biomass is sustainable

11. February 2013

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On Wednesday 30 January green NGOs, including BirdLife Europe, ClientEarth, the EEB and FERN, organized the conference “How Sustainable is Scandinavian Biomass?” an issue relevant not only to countries with many forests such as Scandinavian countries, but also to all European countries as renewable energy is on everyone’s agenda in one way or another.