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Delivering an effective and collaborative new migratory bird conservation initiative in the Mediterranean Basin
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.
Continue reading...CEMEX teams-up with Malaysian Nature Society to conserve the country’s rich natural heritage
6. February 2013
A new stage in the CEMEX-BirdLife relationship as CEMEX Malaysia and Malaysian Nature Society formalise partnership to conserve nature.
Continue reading...Birds may need a hand to weather climate change
5. February 2013
Birds in Asia may need a helping hand to adapt to climate change, according to a new study led by BirdLife International and Durham University.
Continue reading...Large grants available to protect critical ecosystems in Libya and Algeria
4. February 2013
BirdLife International invites Letters of Inquiry from NGOs, community groups, private enterprises, universities and other civil society organisations for large grants to conserve biodiversity in Algeria and Libya, focusing on capacity building.
Continue reading...Spare a thought for water on World Wetlands Day!
2. February 2013
Drop everything for a moment today, and remind yourself of the vital role wetland play in supporting life. For today is World Wetlands Day!
Continue reading...Urgent International support sought for Azores Bullfinch
30. January 2013
Priolo remains one of Europe’s most threatened species and its precarious future still hangs in the balance. More work is needed to ensure population gains can be maintained and that the species’ long-term future can be secured.
Continue reading...China Coastal Waterbird Census wins Ford Green Award
25. January 2013
The China Coastal Waterbird Census has been awarded second prize in the Nature Conservation Pioneer Award category of the Ford Green Awards 2012
Continue reading...Wind farm in Lesotho could cause the local extinction of vultures
24. January 2013
BirdLife South Africa and BirdLife International are very concerned that the proposed development of a wind farm at Letseng in Lesotho could have severe impacts on the already declining populations of Cape Vultures and Lammergeiers.
Continue reading...SPEA calls for permanent protection for Algarve wetland IBA
18. January 2013
Portugal’s Secretary of State for the Environment has halted the proposed destruction of the Pera Marsh IBA to make way for a golf course and holiday complex.
Continue reading...Shorebird trapping threatens new Spoon-billed Sandpiper wintering site in China
18. January 2013
Evidence of large-scale trapping of shorebirds has been found at a new Spoon-billed Sandpiper wintering site and action is now needed to address the threat
Continue reading...Turkish Court stops dam construction and defends world heritage
15. January 2013
A Turkish court has ordered an immediate halt to the construction of the controversial Ilisu dam noting that it is not in line with Turkish environmental law.
Continue reading...Demonstrating ecosystem service values in Africa
8. January 2013
A new project will train African conservationists to conduct ecosystem services assessments and use the results to promote better policy decisions and build institutional capacity
Continue reading...Key sites for seabird conservation identified in the tropical Pacific
20. December 2012
BirdLife has launched a report titled Important Areas for Seabirds – guiding marine conservation in the tropical Pacific revealing the most important sites in the tropical Pacific for seabirds – now identified as marine Important Bird Areas
Continue reading...Special issue of World Birdwatch celebrates BirdLife’s first 90 years
20. December 2012
You can browse online through the pages of the latest issue of World Birdwatch and find out what BirdLife has achieved in its first 90 years.
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