News Overview

African conservationists pioneer ecosystem services assessments at important sites for biodiversity

Thu, 27/02/2014 - 11:23

Workshop helps Africans assess nature's value

The science of saving nature

Wed, 26/02/2014 - 14:30

BirdLife’s UK Partner, the RSPB, is launching a new initiative, the RSPB Centre for Conservation Science dedicated to discovering solutions to 21st century conservation problems, reinforcing the BirdLife Partnership as a world leader in conservation.

Europe and Central Asia United Kingdom

Tahiti Monarch conservation wins first BirdLife People’s Choice Award as new threats emerge

Tue, 25/02/2014 - 07:27

Results revealed today show that Manu (Société d'Ornithologie de Polynésie: BirdLife in French Polynesia) has won a public vote to become the...

Worldwide French Polynesia Preventing Extinctions

Government of São Tomé e Príncipe unveils conservation plans for saving some of the most threatened birds in Africa

Tue, 25/02/2014 - 06:56

The Director of Environment, Mr. Arlindo E Carvalho, on Monday 17 February 2014 launched the São Tomé e Príncipe International Species Action...

Africa Sao Tome and Principe Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA) - Africa

The Lekki Bird Club in Nigeria proves committed to bird monitoring and conservation

Mon, 24/02/2014 - 09:38

Background The Lekki Bird Club (LBC) is a volunteer-based bird conservation group focused on increasing the awareness of bird conservation in Lagos,...

Africa Nigeria Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA) - Africa

World Wetlands Day Celebrations at Marlborough Vlei in Harare, Zimbabwe

Mon, 24/02/2014 - 09:18

Under its jointly managed project, Protecting Harare’s Wetland Ecosystems for Nature and the City’s People, funded by Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation...

Africa Zimbabwe Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA) - Africa

CEPF grant to bring hunting in Lebanon under control

Thu, 20/02/2014 - 14:51

The Lebanese Environment Forum has received a CEPF large grant of over $180,000 to promote sustainable hunting practices in Lebanon, using a community-based approach.

Middle East Lebanon Migratory Birds and Flyways - Africa

Environmentally harmful subsidies hiding behind environmental goals?

Fri, 14/02/2014 - 15:47

In January during the World Economic Forum in Davos we once again heard world leaders urging each other to phase out subsidies for fossil fuels

Europe and Central Asia

Participatory Rural Appraisal Training in Africa is a Great Success

Fri, 14/02/2014 - 13:01

“The forests around our village are important because they are our main source of fuel wood and medicines” “The roads to our...

Africa Local Empowerment - Africa

Meeting the challenge of change around the Mediterranean

Fri, 14/02/2014 - 09:32

A celebration of biodiversity hotspots, the “34 wonders of the world”, with an exhibition of posters lining the railings of Parisian streets,...

Europe and Central Asia Capacity Development

Get geared up for the Great Backyard Bird Count!

Thu, 13/02/2014 - 10:34

Birdwatchers around the world are invited to help gather crucial information as part of a free, fun, and family-friendly event taking place...

Worldwide Capacity Development

BirdLife International announces Dr Hazell Shokellu Thompson as Acting CEO

Wed, 12/02/2014 - 10:29

Dr Hazell Shokellu Thompson is Acting CEO of BirdLife International after the recent resignation of Dr Marco Lambertini, who is joining WWF International as their Director General.

Worldwide Sierra Leone

CEPF green fodder project benefits villagers and biosphere reserve

Tue, 11/02/2014 - 16:25

A new project to grow green fodder for livestock is helping relieve grazing pressure on Jordan’s Wadi Mujib Biosphere Reserve.

Worldwide Jordan

Zambian High Court overturns government Copper Mining plan in Lower Zambezi

Tue, 11/02/2014 - 07:46

The High Court in Lusaka, Zambia, on 4th February halted government approval of a plan by an Australian investor to mine copper...

Africa Zambia Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA) - Africa

New web tool to help migratory soaring birds gets lift-off

Mon, 10/02/2014 - 14:36

The BirdLife UNDP/GEF Migratory Soaring Birds project has launched a new web tool that will help protect migratory soaring birds along the Red Sea/Rift Valley Flyway.

Middle East Migratory Birds and Flyways - Africa

Remarkable wildlife event celebrates 25 years in style

Thu, 06/02/2014 - 10:27

The world’s largest wildlife event, the Birdfair, has celebrated its quarter century by raising a record amount for BirdLife's conservation work.

Worldwide

New 2030 climate and energy goals fail in thwarting climate change

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.