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Fijian local conservation group receives global award

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

A local group working to conserve the Natewa Tunuloa Important Bird Area in Fiji has won the prestigious Equator Prize for 2012. “The Sisi Initiative stood out among more than 800 entries as a remarkable demonstration of local development solutions for people, nature, and resilient communities”, said Eileen de Ravin – manager of the Equator Initiative...

Videos provide new information on Mao

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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A new research project is seeking to gather ecological information on the factors that have led to the Mao’s current decline. Leading this research, Rebecca Stirnemann tells BirdLife of some recent video footage that provides new information on species...

Cook Islanders decide next steps for their IBAs

Friday, February 17, 2012

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Cook Islanders decide next steps for their IBAs

The pacific islands of Mauke and Mangaia have been identfied as Important Bird Areas and Key Biodiversity Areas by Te Ipukarea Society (BirdLife in the Cook Islands) and BirdLife International. Programme Manager Jacqui Evans recently travelled to the two islands to raise awareness in the community about the importance to the world of their unique and threatened species...

Planning ahead in the Cooks

Monday, January 2, 2012

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Te Ipukarea Society (TIS; BirdLife in the Cook Islands) have drafted a new Strategic Plan till 2015 for the organisation.

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

Monday, December 19, 2011

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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.

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

Friday, December 2, 2011

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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.

Fijian Site Support Group starts own reforestation project

Thursday, November 3, 2011

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Fijian Site Support Group starts own reforestation project

The Natewa Tunuloa Site Support Group on Fiji’s second largest island of Vanua Levu - has started its first independent project

Rodent eradication in Palau shows early signs of success

Thursday, September 29, 2011

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Rodent eradication in Palau shows early signs of success

Rodent eradication on Kayangel Atoll, Palau already showing early signs of success.

The ecology of the Mao in Samoa

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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Mao is an endemic honeyeater found in Samoa which is classified as Endangered by BirdLife on the IUCN Red List. Unless urgent action is taken, these unique birds have a very high risk of going extinct in the near future...

Fijians for Fijian Forests – linking livelihoods and landscapes

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

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Fijians for Fijian Forests – linking livelihoods and landscapes

BirdLife's Site Support Group at Mount Nabukelevu IBA in Fiji was recently visited by staff from The World Bank and CEPF who tell us their personal tales from the trip...

Conservationists concerned for future of White-shouldered Ibis

Monday, September 5, 2011

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The 2011 Cambodian census of White-shouldered Ibis Pseudibis davisoni has found a larger number of birds than ever before, but celebrations are muted, as this species’ survival is imminently threatened by serious habitat loss.

Search for the Fiji Petrel – Video

Friday, May 20, 2011

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A short video showing the search for the Criticality Endangered Fiji Petrel by NatureFiji-MareqetiViti.

Keeping islands rat-free for pacific birds and people – with Elenoa Seniloli

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

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Keeping islands rat-free for pacific birds and people – with Elenoa Seniloli

Find out about BirdLife's ground-breaking programme with local communities to rid Pacific islands of invasive rats.

Nepalese Conservation

Friday, March 18, 2011

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Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN) is the largest and oldest civil society organisation for ornithologists, birdwatchers and conservationists in Nepal. Its members include students and teachers, professionals and other members of the general public.