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The on-going conversion of tropical habitats to cropland could jeopardise global efforts to halt the loss of biodiversity

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

A new report reveals the alarming rate at which tropical habitats are being cleared to make way for crops. The scale of habitat conversion predicted in the biodiversity-rich tropics could seriously undermine society’s capacity to meet internationally-agreed conservation targets.

COP10 makes historic agreement to save biodiversity

Friday, October 29, 2010

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COP10 makes historic agreement to save biodiversity

Nagoya, 0140 - Weary delegates rose to their feet in a spontaneous standing ovation to celebrate a historic deal to save biodiversity and the planet

Now or never: action to stop impending extinctions is announced

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

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Developing countries will be in a better position to halt the extinction of species that are hanging by a very thin thread, under a new partnership sponsored by the Global Environment Facility.

Nature’s backbone at risk

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

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The most comprehensive assessment of the world’s vertebrates confirms an extinction crisis with one-fifth of species threatened. However, the situation would be worse were it not for current global conservation efforts, according to a study launched at the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, CBD, in Nagoya, Japan

Large-scale biofuels production threatens biodiversity and food security

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

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Current demand for biofuels is leading to conversion of natural habitats, on a huge and potentially catastrophic scale.

Latin American biodiversity conservation and development awards 2010

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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Latin American biodiversity conservation and development awards 2010

The 2010 Awards for Biodiversity Conservation and Development in Latin America have been presented at a special event held at the CBD meeting in Nagoya, Japan. The prizes, worth Є7,000 each, are granted by SEO / BirdLife (Spanish Partner) and BirdLife International with the support of the Fundación Biodiversidad.

Nagoya in pictures…

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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COP a load of some BirdLife pictures sent directly from BirdLife staff at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) meeting in Nagoya...

Birds show the way to halt biodiversity loss

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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Birds show the way to halt biodiversity loss

Birds and the information we hold about them can be used to focus and track the efforts needed to stem biodiversity loss, according to a new publication launched by BirdLife International.

BirdLife to sign agreement with the Convention on Biological Diversity

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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BirdLife and the Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat will sign a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in support of effective implementation of the Convention.

A day in a life at COP10

Monday, October 25, 2010

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The crucial second week of the conference has begun and today's schedule takes me from one meeting to another.

The world’s key sites for conservation – on one map

Monday, October 25, 2010

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The world’s key sites for conservation – on one map

BirdLife has published a map showing the location of over 10,000 of the world’s most important sites for birds and biodiversity, and their protection status.

Oceans Day at Nagoya

Saturday, October 23, 2010

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Today is Oceans Day at the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Conference of Parties meeting in Nagoya, Japan. The day is drawing attention to the increasing scientific evidence indicating the rapidly declining health of marine and coastal biodiversity. Indicative of these changes are the declines in seabird populations. BirdLife’s Global Seabird Programme has launched a new booklet which outlines our innovative approach to identifying and conserving marine Important Bird Area...

COP10: One step forward, two steps back

Thursday, October 21, 2010

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There are serious concerns for the success of this important summit. For wherever you look at the issues on the negotiation table, more problems are appearing than being resolved.