Sustainable utilization of wetland resources by a Local Conservation Group: Case of Nyabarongo Wetlands, Rwanda.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

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Sustainable utilization of wetland resources by a Local Conservation Group: Case of Nyabarongo Wetlands, Rwanda.

Wetlands, birds and people benefit from each other in Rwanda

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New publication: An Introduction to Conservation and Human Rights for BirdLife Partners

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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New publication: An Introduction to Conservation and Human Rights for BirdLife Partners

A new publication - entitled An Introduction to Conservation and Human Rights for BirdLife Partners - provides an overview of some of the human rights relevant to a conservation context...

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Fijian local conservation group receives global award

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

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Fijian local conservation group receives global award

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...

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Avian matchmaking on Valentine’s Day

Monday, February 20, 2012

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Avian matchmaking on Valentine’s Day

Two staff from the BirdLife Fiji Programme and the Pacific Secretariat gave up any amorous intentions of their own on Valentine’s Day to try a little avian matchmaking...

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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

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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...

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When we were up we were up…

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

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When we were up we were up…

An adventure to Kadavu, Fiji in search of Collared Petrel.

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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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New Site Support Group established in Ethiopia

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

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New Site Support Group established in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Wildlife and Natural History Society (BirdLife in Ethiopia) has established a new Site Support Group at in the Central Rift Valley around the Abijata Shalla Lakes National Park with funds obtained from NABU (BirdLife in Germany).

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