Middle East

Dicing with death: an Egyptian Vulture (Endangered) perching on a dangerous power pole © Andras Kovacs

23 Jul 2021

Why we need to make ‘sustainable’ development truly bird-safe

Planting vegetation to stop the spread of deserts, bringing electricity to rural communities… these are positive steps, as long as the right preparations are made. Sadly, poorly-planned ‘sustainable’ development is having unintended but devastating consequences for threatened birds that migrate through Africa and the Middle East.

Astragalus berytheus in Tyre Archeological Site - © Magda Bou Dagher

04 Jun 2021

Archaeological site in Lebanon becomes unlikely location for plant

Nestled between the monuments of a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Tyre in Lebanon, a small population of a beautiful reddish flower, Astragalus berytheus, is once again thriving and blooming.

06 May 2021

BirdLife Middle East Photo Contest

In the celebration of the World Migratory Bird Day 2021 and under the slogan "Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird", BirdLife Middle East and the Migratory Soaring Birds project announce the BirdLife Middle East Photo Contest (the “Contest”) to photograph migratory soaring birds during their migration.

Ancient Olive Orchards in Palestine - © Ahmad Al Omari

22 Feb 2021

Growing hope for plant conservation in Palestine

From vibrant flower carpets amongst ancient olive trees, to small, encroached patches of purple petals on hillsides, Palestine’s plants are special. And now there’s a growing movement to protect them

Adonis River in Lebanon - © Sharif Jbour

11 Feb 2021

Call for Letters of Inquiry for Small Grants in Lebanon

CEPF and BirdLife International, serving as regional implementation team (RIT) for the Mediterranean hotspot, are inviting proposals in the form of letters of inquiry (LOIs) for small grants from non-governmental organizations in Lebanon under Strategic Direction 2: "Freshwater biodiversity".