Iceland - Fuglavernd – BirdLife Iceland (ISPB)

Mission of the organisation

Fuglavernd's mission is the protection of birds and their habitats 

Key Activities

• Lobbying for the conservation of IBAs in Iceland.
• Campaigning for wetland restoration and conservation. Wetlands in the lowlands of Iceland have been severely affected by drainage operations during last century
• Long-term monitoring of the White-tailed Eagle in cooperation with Icelandic Institute of Natural History, see www.fuglavernd.is
• Running the Flói bird reserve run with the cooperation of the Árborg community.
• Empowering people through Education and Volunteer work.
• Raise Public Awareness using Digital and Social Media as well as Traditional Media and Public Relations.
• Publications are information leaflets, Fuglar Magazine, books for education in kindergarten and elementary schools.
• Events are birdwatching, photo shows, conferences, seminars and volunteer guided walks in our bird sanctuaries.