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Demonstrating ecosystem service values in Africa

Tuesday, January 8, 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

Workshop ushers in new collaboration for conservation in the ‘Eastern Afromontane Hotspot’

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

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A recent workshop brought together the Eastern Afromontane Hotspot Regional Implementation Team (RIT), and representatives of the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) Secretariat. Participants developed a strategic plan for CEPF’s 5-year investment in the hotspot, aimed at strengthening civil society’s role in conservation in the region.

Strengthening local capacity for conservation in Morocco

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

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Strengthening local capacity for conservation in Morocco

SEO/BirdLife efforts to build a strong, committed national NGO in Morocco to join the BirdLife partnership takes a significant step forward.

2012: Record-breaking season for Spring Alive!

Friday, July 20, 2012

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With the arrival of summer, the 7th season of the Eurasian Spring Alive programme has been completed, characterised by the breaking of a new record and a technological innovation. The campaign now moves to Africa where from September onwards, participants will celebrate the arrival of spring with bird-watching and other bird-related activities.

Huge loss to conservation in Africa – The late Prof Emmanuel Obot

Monday, June 4, 2012

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Huge loss to conservation in Africa – The late Prof Emmanuel Obot

Professor Emmanuel Obot, Executive Director of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (BirdLife in Nigeria), ex-CAP Chair and former member of the Africa Regional Committee, died in the ill-fated Dana Air plane crash that took place on June 3 in Lagos, Nigeria.

BirdLife projects flying high in UNEP-GEF top-twenty

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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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.

Tunisian NGOs unite to tackle urgent threats to Protected Areas

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

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Tunisian NGOs unite to tackle urgent threats to Protected Areas

Following the recent political instability in Tunisia, environmental and developmental NGOs have received a number of alarming reports of aggressive attacks to staff, animals and plants at Protected Areas within the country. In the face of these threats, the NGOs met recently to unite in their action to tackle the plundering of their natural resources.

Cross-border conservation vital to protect birds in a climate change world

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

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Countries need to increase co-operation over conservation to protect birds and other wildlife in an era of climate change, according to a new continental-scale study.

Protection set to increase for migratory birds of prey in Europe, Asia and Africa

Monday, January 31, 2011

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Protection set to increase for migratory birds of prey in Europe, Asia and Africa

The EU Council of Ministers is on its way to signing an important MoU that would significantly increase protection for migratory raptors across European, Asian and African flyways, after a recommendation to do so by the European Commission.

Important Bird Areas in Africa and Associated Islands: Priority Sites for Conservation

Monday, January 10, 2011

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1144 pages, £14.99, Available to buy. This book details 1228 sites in 58 countries in Africa which support such threatened species, or meet other criteria to qualify as Important Bird Areas (IBAs).

For he’s a jolly good (Africa Climate Change) Fellow!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

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For he’s a jolly good (Africa Climate Change) Fellow!

Last month David Kuria was awarded a Certificate of Completion for successfully finishing an Africa Climate Change Fellowship with the BirdLife Africa Secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya. David has had a long association with BirdLife as the Director of The Kijabe Environment Volunteers - one of the foremost Site Support Groups in Kenya....

The Egyptian Vulture – What’s going on in Africa?

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

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The Egyptian Vulture – What’s going on in Africa?

Since 2003 BSPB is working for the conservation of the Egyptian Vulture in Bulgaria. The gained knowledge during these years firmly shows that the main reason for the species decline is the increased adult mortality due to various anthropogenic threats. Significant part of the loss of birds is happening outside Bulgaria during the migration and wintering. In the last 7 years probably more than 20 adult birds did not return from their wintering areas.

Study shows alarming drop in Kenyan vultures

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Vultures in one of Africa’s most significant wildlife reserves are declining at an alarming rate according to a new study in Biological Conservation...