IsraelSociety for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) [email protected] | Facebook | Twittervisit siteeurope and central asiaRelevant news 15 March 2024 Press Release: Commission crushes CAP’s green promise, gambling with our food security The European Commission just published a proposal to make legislative changes to the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP), allegedly responding to farmers’ concerns and aiming to reduce administrative burden they face. In reality, this proposal is far from a real solution to the challenges that most farmers encounter. Instead, it is a frontal attack on the environmental elements of the CAP, which are already the bare minimum to tackle the pressing nature and climate emergencies. Read articlePress Release: Commission crushes CAP’s green promise, gambling with our food security 13 March 2024 Migratory bird of the month: White Stork With its graceful flight and noble presence, the White Stork continues to capture the imaginations of people around the world, embodying hope, and happiness for generations. Read articleMigratory bird of the month: White Stork 06 March 2024 Unprecedented mass poisoning of birds strikes Northern Serbia Members of Bird Protection and Study Society of Serbia (BPSSS), BirdLife Serbia, have made a disturbing discovery in the agricultural land near the village of Nakovo, in northern Serbia. More than 800 lifeless birds were found scattered across the area. Among the casualties were at least 434 Rooks and 373 Jackdaws, both protected species. The circumstances indicate a mass poisoning incident, which is yet to be confirmed through laboratory analysis conducted by a veterinary institute. If confirmed, this incident would mark one of the largest instances of mass poisoning ever recorded in this part of Europe, according to ornithologists closely monitoring the situation. Read articleUnprecedented mass poisoning of birds strikes Northern Serbia Explore other regions Back to Regions & Partners