Wed, 05/02/2014 - 14:26
In January, the European Commission presented its proposal for the future of the EU climate and energy policies. This White Paper put forward a target cut in greenhouse gas emissions of only 40%, and an EU target for renewable energy of less than 30% - both far too low to prevent climate change.
Europe and Central Asia
Wed, 05/02/2014 - 08:37
On 12 December 2013, Energy ministers were meeting in Brussels to make a decision on biofuels and Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC). The proposed agreement, prepared by the Lithuanian presidency, had been watered down a lot under pressure of a group of more conservative countries.
Europe and Central Asia
Fri, 31/01/2014 - 11:48
The members of the European Parliament’s Environment Committee want to allow derogations to the EU regulation aiming at addressing invasive alien species, plants and animals that are introduced into Europe and cause significant environmental, economic and health damages.
Europe and Central Asia
Invasive Alien Species - Europe and Central Asia
Fri, 31/01/2014 - 09:30
Last year was an important year for the BirdLife Partnership. Here we celebrate just a few highlights from our global partnership, and ask you to choose your favourite conservation success of 2013...
Worldwide
Preventing Extinctions
Mon, 27/01/2014 - 10:32
BNHS (BirdLife in India), in association with Rio Tinto and BirdLife International, is establishing a 30,000 square km Vulture Safe Zone in Madhya Pradesh.
Asia
India
Preventing Extinctions - Asia
Mon, 27/01/2014 - 07:39
The Mauritian offshore islands , especially Round Island and Serpent Island, play an important role in supporting some of the largest breeding...
Africa
Mauritius
Seabirds and Marine
