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World governments urged to be more ambitious in efforts to save biodiversity

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

A coalition of 14 conservation organizations including BirdLife has called on the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to amend its mission in light of the failure of the 2010 biodiversity targets and to set firm new measures to be implemented by 2020.

A month is a long time in BirdLife

Friday, May 7, 2010

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A round up of BirdLife top stories for April 2010.

Save migratory birds in crisis – Video

Friday, May 7, 2010

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The World Migratory Bird Day 2010 theme aims to raise awareness on globally threatened migratory birds, with a particular focus on those on the very edge of extinction the Critically Endangered migratory birds.

The 2010 Biodiversity Target : Hit or Miss? Video

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

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The 2010 Biodiversity Target : Hit or Miss? Video

A BirdLife Interview with Dr Stuart Butchart discussing if the World's Governments have met their commitment to significantly reduce the rate of loss of biodiversity by 2010.

New spring hunting season in Malta

Thursday, April 15, 2010

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The shameful decision by the Maltese Government to open the spring hunting season in 2010 is a set back for nature conservation, which is particularly disturbing as 2010 is supposed to be the ‘International Year of Biodiversity’.

Rastislav Rybanic – EU Nature Policy Officer

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

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Rastislav Rybanic – EU Nature Policy Officer

Finally, spring is here again, and for me it is always the nicest part of the year. Migrating birds are returning to Europe, birds are singing everywhere while preparing to give birth to the next generation, trees and flowers are painting the landscapes in beautiful colours. I am sure everybody enjoys spring every year. But [...]

World Migratory Bird Day focuses on globally threatened migratory birds

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

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This year's World Migratory Bird Day theme has been announced as: 'Save migratory birds in crisis - every species counts!' This years awareness-raising campaign will take place from 8-9 May 2010, and aims to inspire people to take action for the conservation of migratory birds.

2010: celebrating Swallows

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

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In this International Year of Biodiversity, MME (BirdLife in Hungary) has decided to celebrate the the three common species of swallow and martins: Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica, Northern House-martin Delichon urbicumand Sand Martin Riparia riparia.

‘Year of the Tiger’ Angelo Caserta – BirdLife’s European Regional Director

Monday, February 1, 2010

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‘Year of the Tiger’ Angelo Caserta – BirdLife’s European Regional Director

Everybody knows that 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. Probably less people know (at least in Europe!) that, according to the Chinese Zodiac, this is also the Year of the Tiger. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the tiger is endangered, with a decreasing population. It is already extinct in most [...]