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Call for proposals for Emergency Response Small Grants in Beirut

Mon, 24/08/2020

On behalf of the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, BirdLife announces a new Call for Letters of Inquiry for small grant projects in Lebanon that address the reparation of office / project facilities and/or the purchase of project equipment that was damaged or destroyed as a result of the disaster in Beirut on 4 August 2020.

Middle East Lebanon

This stunning iris is classed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List © Sharif Jbour

Palestinian conservationists overcome adversity to research rare plant

Mon, 03/08/2020

When conservationists came upon a rare flower in bloom in the North Eastern Slopes of Palestine, they were determined to secure its survival. But besides existing threats, 2020 presented a number of new and unforeseen challenges. Discover how they persevered in the face of adversity.

Middle East Palestine Authority Territiories

One of the Most Prestigious Environmental Awards Recognises the Migratory Soaring Birds Project in...

Wed, 08/07/2020

The Migratory Soaring Birds (MSB) Project: Mainstreaming C

Middle East

Egyptian government signs landmark agreement to safeguard migratory birds

Thu, 28/05/2020

This April saw a major conservation milestone for migratory birds in Egypt.

Middle East

Stacie & Ghiwa working in the field © FON

How women are leading nature conservation in Lebanon

Sun, 08/03/2020

History has always shown us that there is nothing more powerful than a group of women determined to achieve a goal: especially women in conservation, who are harnessing their forces to protect nature and our future.

Middle East Lebanon

Socotra’s Haggier Mountains and Dragon’s Blood Trees

Magical Socotra stands at a crossroads of conflict and conservation

Wed, 13/11/2019

The jewel in the crown of Arabia’s biodiversity is under threat. Often dubbed the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean, the unique Socotra archipelago is an Important Bird & Biodiversity and UNESCO World Heritage Site of global importance for its endemic wildlife and rich ancient cultures, but action is needed before modern-day pressures change these ancient islands forever.

Middle East Yemen