Videos provide new information on Mao

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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Videos provide new information on Mao

A new research project is seeking to gather ecological information on the factors that have led to the Mao’s current decline. Leading this research, Rebecca Stirnemann tells BirdLife of some recent video footage that provides new information on species...

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Cook Islanders decide next steps for their IBAs

Friday, February 17, 2012

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Cook Islanders decide next steps for their IBAs

The pacific islands of Mauke and Mangaia have been identfied as Important Bird Areas and Key Biodiversity Areas by Te Ipukarea Society (BirdLife in the Cook Islands) and BirdLife International. Programme Manager Jacqui Evans recently travelled to the two islands to raise awareness in the community about the importance to the world of their unique and threatened species...

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Planning ahead in the Cooks

Monday, January 2, 2012

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Planning ahead in the Cooks

Te Ipukarea Society (TIS; BirdLife in the Cook Islands) have drafted a new Strategic Plan till 2015 for the organisation.

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Conservation fund for the Mediterranean Basin gives key role to the BirdLife Partnership

Monday, December 19, 2011

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Conservation fund for the Mediterranean Basin gives key role to the BirdLife Partnership

The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) investment in the Mediterranean Basin will have an implemtation team comprising BirdLife Partners and the BirdLife International Global Secretariat and Middle East Division.

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Sierra Leone protects climate by saving its largest forest for the world

Friday, December 2, 2011

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Sierra Leone protects climate by saving its largest forest for the world

Sierra Leone has embraced the vital role tropical forests play in preventing climate change by conserving its most important forest.

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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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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.

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The ecology of the Mao in Samoa

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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The ecology of the Mao in Samoa

Mao is an endemic honeyeater found in Samoa which is classified as Endangered by BirdLife on the IUCN Red List. Unless urgent action is taken, these unique birds have a very high risk of going extinct in the near future...

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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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