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Red Knot (Calidris canutus) take flight in Texel, the Netherlands

Opinion: the EU has the duty to lead the movement to protect nature worldwide

Fri, 27/08/2021

We are at a critical juncture in our history and that of our planet: the joint climat

Europe and Central Asia

How restoring nature keeps the floods at bay

Wed, 25/08/2021

Fires. Storms. Floods. The climate crisis is here, and it’s making extreme weather events ever more frequent. As we fight the root causes of the crisis, it is just as important to protect ourselves against its consequences. We must adapt. To do so, restoring our natural landscapes is essential.

Europe and Central Asia

The Yellow-naped Amazon naturally roosts in groups of hundreds © Ondrej Prosicky / Shutterstock

Polly wants a future: Yellow-naped Amazon in illegal pet trade crisis

Wed, 25/08/2021

Chicks seized from the nest, birds dying in transit – the Yellow-naped Amazon’s wild population is being driven to the brink of extinction by the illegal pet trade. If we want to give this intelligent and resplendent bird a future, we need to act now – before it’s too late.

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Singapore parrot owners hold group gatherings to display and fly their birds © Tim Plowden//www.timplowden.co.uk

70% of Singapore parrot owners disapprove of wild parrot poaching

Wed, 18/08/2021

New research reveals that the majority of Singapore’s growing community of pet parrot owners prefer captive-bred birds, and are concerned about the impact of the illegal wild parrot trade. If armed with knowledge, these groups have the potential to become champions for parrot conservation.

Worldwide Singapore

A handful of Velvet Scoters were spotted at Lake Tabatskuri, Georgia in 2014 © Nika Paposhvili

Surprise rediscovery of threatened duck diverts species from extinction

Thu, 12/08/2021

When researcher Nika Paposhvili unexpectedly discovered a population of Velvet Scoters in a location where the bird was thought to be extinct, it launched an urgent project to safeguard the future of the species - one that involved the whole community.

Worldwide Georgia

Balu Perumal at Endau Rompin National Park, Malaysia © Hum Gurung

Goodbye to a Conservation Hero – Balu Perumal, Malaysian Nature Society

Wed, 11/08/2021

Balu Perumal – Head of Conservation, Malaysian Nature Society (MNS, BirdLife in Malaysia) passed away peacefully on 6 August 2021 as a result of COVID-related complications. He was a leading conservationist in Malaysia and Southeast Asia and was liked and deeply respected within the BirdLife Partnership in Asia.

Worldwide Malaysia

For BirdLife, 2021 is "Year of the Dove" © BirdLife Europe / Flight for Survival

Do we hear the SOS of the European Turtle-dove?

Tue, 10/08/2021

The European Turtle-dove - a familiar and beloved bird widespread in culture and folklore - is now Vulnerable to extinction. But not everyone is listening to its cry for help. Discover the threats it faces and the action underway to protect it in our free webinar on Wednesday 11th August, 14:30 CET.

Worldwide Cyprus Greece Israel Malta Turkey

Empowering Indigenous Peoples to manage and protect their local forests

Mon, 09/08/2021

Indigenous Peoples know their lands better than anyone, and nothing can replace their expertise in forest conservation. That’s why BirdLife and Partners are providing technical training and support for Indigenous Peoples, so that they can manage and protect their local forests for generations to come.

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