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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.

IUCN WCC Day 1: What do birds tell us about the state of the planet?

Thursday, September 6, 2012

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IUCN WCC Day 1: What do birds tell us about the state of the planet?

Over the next week, 8,000 delegates from around the world are meeting at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju, the Republic of Korea, to explore many of our most pressing environmental and development challenges, and how nature is intricately linked to solving these issues. BirdLife is well represented at the meeting, with around 30 [...]

State of Paraguay’s birds is published

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

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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.

New report published on the State of Bolivia’s Birds

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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

‘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.

State of the World’s Birds

Monday, January 10, 2011

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FREE download. This report is a brief summary of the information available on BirdLife’s State of the world’s birds website.

Australia’s biodiversity arks

Monday, December 6, 2010

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Today Australia’s leading national bird conservation organisation, Birds Australia (BirdLife Partner), has launched its annual State of Australia’s Birds report. This year’s theme, Islands and Birds, provides just a snapshot as more than 8,300 islands occur within Australia’s jurisdiction...

State of the World’s Waterbirds: in trouble in Asia, recovering in ‘the West’

Monday, November 8, 2010

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State of the World’s Waterbirds: in trouble in Asia, recovering in ‘the West’

The rate of decline of waterbird populations has slightly decreased over the last three decades. However, 47% of the waterbird populations are still declining and only 16% are increasing. The status of waterbirds is improving mainly in North America and Europe, while it is least favourable in Asia. Especially long distance migrants appear to be vulnerable...