State of Paraguay’s birds is published

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

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State of Paraguay’s birds is published

Guyra Paraguay has launched the first major report on the status of bird populations in Paraguay. The report, entitled State of Paraguay’s birds, outlines in detail the current status of the country’s birds, the threats they face and the urgent actions needed to secure their future.

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Reactivation of Junin Lake Management Committee gives hope to threatened species

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

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Reactivation of Junin Lake Management Committee gives hope to threatened species

Lake Junin or Chinchaycocha is located in the Peruvian Central Andes, more than 4,100 meters above sea level. This ecosystem has unique and threatened endemic bird species worldwide such as Junin Grebe and Junin Rail and it is an important stopover site for migratory species.

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New report published on the State of Bolivia’s Birds

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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New report published on the State of Bolivia’s Birds

Asociación Armonía (BirdLife in Bolivia) has just published a major report on the status of the country’s avifauna.

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Southern Cone Grasslands Alliance activities support shorebird conservation in Uruguay

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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Southern Cone Grasslands Alliance activities support shorebird conservation in Uruguay

Annually, the Buff-breasted Sandpiper and American Golden Plover undertake some of the longest journeys of any migratory birds in the world, from their breeding grounds in the tundra of North America to wintering sites in the grasslands of Southern South America. Aves Uruguay (BirdLife in Uruguay) and partners have secured approximately 3000 hectares for both species of shorebirds through good management practices of the natural grasslands.

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‘State of the world’s birds’—more than just a report

Thursday, March 15, 2012

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‘State of the world’s birds’—more than just a report

BirdLife's 'State of the World's Birds' is getting bigger and better. Find out more.

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Empowering the Grassroots

Thursday, December 15, 2011

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Empowering the Grassroots

In support of its Local Empowerment Programme, BirdLife has published Empowering the Grassroots, which examines the work of Important Bird Area Local Conservation Groups around the world.

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Nature Seychelles wins innovation prize

Friday, September 30, 2011

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Nature Seychelles wins innovation prize

Nature Seychelles (BirdLife Partner) has won the 2011 International Innovation Prize from the World Leisure Organisation.

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‘State of Nepal’s Birds’ launched

Monday, September 26, 2011

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‘State of Nepal’s Birds’ launched

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.

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“Porto fayoum” tourism development planned at Lake Qarun – an Important Bird Area and a proposed world heritage site in egypt

Thursday, May 12, 2011

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“Porto fayoum” tourism development planned at Lake Qarun – an Important Bird Area and a proposed world heritage site in egypt

The first development in an Egyptian protected area is planned by real estate developers.

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Threatened antwren to benefit from creation of new State Park in Rio

Friday, April 29, 2011

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Threatened antwren to benefit from creation of new State Park in Rio

A new protected area in Rio de Janeiro covers the home of the Critically Endangered Restinga Antwren

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Proud moment as BirdLife Partnership in Africa launches Local Conservation Groups report

Friday, April 8, 2011

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Proud moment as BirdLife Partnership in Africa launches Local Conservation Groups report

The BirdLife Partners in Africa have published a report on their experience of working with Site Support Groups.

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BirdLife South Africa’s Bird Clubs & Branches

Saturday, March 19, 2011

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BirdLife South Africa’s Bird Clubs & Branches

This report is part of a project which aims to capture, document and disseminate these experiences and the lessons learned from them. The review is part of a project funded by the Aage V. Jensen Foundation.

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The Network of Important Bird Areas in Québec, Canada

Saturday, March 19, 2011

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The Network of Important Bird Areas in Québec, Canada

The purpose of this article is to explore the emerging Important Bird Area (IBA) Caretaker Network in Québec within the Canadian context with the goal of furthering our understanding of what makes, motivates and inspires Caretakers, what opportunities and challenges they face, and the values of having an IBA Caretaker Network.

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Local Conservation Groups in Malawi – Partnerships for conservation and development

Saturday, March 19, 2011

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Local Conservation Groups in Malawi – Partnerships for conservation and development

This report is part of a project which aims to capture, document and disseminate these experiences and the lessons learned from them. The review is part of a project funded by the Aage V. Jensen Foundation.

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