Europe and Central Asia

Greece - Hellenic Ornithological Society (HOS)

BirdLife Partner

Founded in 1982
Members: 450
Staff: 20
Themistokleous 80, Athens, GR, GR-10861
Tel. + Fax +30 210 822 7937, 822 8704
info@ornithologiki.gr
www.ornithologiki.gr
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Mission of the organisation

  • To protect IBAs, globally threatened species and priority habitats in Greece
  • To advocate sustainable development
  • To provide advice to government authorities
  • To promote interest in the conservation of wild birds through public awareness programmes

Key Activities

  • Important Bird Areas campaigns, advocating site conservation
  • Research programme on globally threatened species
  • Design and promote management strategies and plans to conserve Important Bird Areas
  • Environmental education
  • Organising public events with the purpose of promoting the enjoyment of birds to a wide range of people
  • Continued with the conservation program of the Bearded Vulture in mainland Greece and the island of Crete, and the conservation program of the White-headed Duck on Vistonis lake
  • Began the conservation program of five raptor species
  • Confirmed the IBA Programme
  • Implementated management plans for Evrota Delta and Gialova Lagoon in South Greece, and Aliki "Psili ammos" on the island of Samos
  • Continuation of Information Centre in Athens and Amvrakikos
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9 Jan 2018

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You reap what you sow

As the European Commission prepares to publish its long-awaited proposal on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2020, Ariel Brunner issues a timely warning: you reap what you sow.
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27 Feb 2018

CAP 2020 - a poor vintage?

Can the European Commission’s proposed reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reverse the environmental crisis on Europe’s farmland? It all depends on the ability of the EU to hold Member States accountable,...
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18 Apr 2018

Crunch time for saving environment on farmland

As the debate on the next EU budget draws to a close, will Budget Commissioner Oettinger dedicate enough to the environment and climate in the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to avert disaster?
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