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New documentary highlights importance of IBAs for people in Nepal

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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Bird Conservation Nepal has launched a documentary to highlight the value of Important Bird Areas to people.

A call to action for Australian birds

Sunday, October 2, 2011

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The Action Plan for Australian Birds describes the populations of species at greatest risk and outlines ways they can be turned around.

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.

‘State of Nepal’s Birds’ launched

Monday, September 26, 2011

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A major new report has been published entitled State of Nepal’s Birds 2010. Produced by Bird Conservation Nepal and the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation.

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...

An update on Montserrat’s efforts to address the issue of feral livestock

Thursday, June 23, 2011

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An update on Montserrat’s efforts to address the issue of feral livestock

An update on the project ‘Reducing the impact of feral livestock in and around the Centre Hills’.

Muted celebrations for Thailand’s most colourful bird

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

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The rediscovery of Gurney’s Pitta 25 years ago brought hope for a beautiful bird feared extinct, but the bird’s future still hangs in the balance.

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.

Swarovski Optik announces new conservation commitment

Thursday, March 24, 2011

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Swarovski Optik announces new conservation commitment

Swarovski Optik announce they will be providing further support for the BirdLife Preventing Extinctions Programme.

World Water Day: thirsty cities

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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Coping with the growing water needs of cities is one of the most pressing challenges of this century. Half of the world’s population now lives in cities and it’s estimated that within two decades this will increase to nearly 60% of the population, or five billion people.

Syria hosts inaugural meeting of the Sociable Lapwing International Working Group.

Friday, March 18, 2011

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Syria hosts inaugural meeting of the Sociable Lapwing International Working Group.

Conservation scientists and government officials from fourteen countries spanning three continents are meeting in Syria today to plan collaborative conservation action that aims to prevent the extinction of the Critically Endangered Sociable Lapwing. Countries which have sent representatives include, Ethiopia, India, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Russia, Saudia Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Turkey and United Kingdom. The event marks [...]

Tackling the problem of feral livestock on Montserrat

Monday, January 31, 2011

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Invasive species have had a devastating impact on island biodiversity around the world and are one of the main drivers of species extinction on islands.

The Magnificent Seven (rat free Fijian islands)

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

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The Magnificent Seven (rat free Fijian islands)

Two years after the BirdLife International Fiji Programme implemented an operation to eradicate rats from the Ringgold Islands, all seven islands have been confirmed rodent-free. Early monitoring also shows that the birds, people and wider wildlife of these remote islands are already benefitting from the removal of these invasive pests...

MacArthur Foundation helps build a long-term future for Haitian biodiversity

Thursday, November 18, 2010

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The MacArthur Foundation is supporting the BirdLife Caribbean Program’s commitment to build the capacity of Société Audubon Haïti (SAH) with a US$250,000 capacity building grant. Société Audubon Haïti (SAH) is a registered foundation that has operated in Haiti since 2003. SAH has 17 (mostly part-time or project-funded contract) staff and over 100 volunteers who work [...]