Mon, 10/03/2014 - 15:31
For the past two years CZIP (Birdlife in Montenegro) has been fighting a battle against the conversion of Ulcinj Salinas into a tourist-development complex. The Ulcinj Salinas are an irreplaceable habitat for birds on the east coast of the Adriatic Sea, and one of the most important habitats on the Adriatic flyway. They are home to over 250 species of birds and recognized as an Important Bird Area (IBA) and as an Emerald Site of the Bern Convention.
Europe and Central Asia
Montenegro
Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) - Europe and Central Asia
Fri, 07/03/2014 - 15:35
National governments agree that greenhouse gas emissions must go down, but disagree on the policy details. In particular they disagree on the...
Europe and Central Asia
Fri, 07/03/2014 - 09:42
The EU law to address Invasive Alien Species is high on the policy agenda in Brussels. After many ups and downs, the three EU institutions seem to have found a compromise on common rules which could halt the environmental, economic and health damages caused by animals and plants introduced to Europe.
Europe and Central Asia
Invasive Alien Species - Europe and Central Asia
Thu, 06/03/2014 - 15:14
BirdLife and its Partners in 50 countries are proud to announce the launch of Spring Alive 2014. Now nine years old, Spring Alive brings together children, their teachers and families in Europe, Central Asia and Africa to observe and record the arrivals of five species of migrant birds.
Europe and Central Asia
Migratory Birds and Flyways - Europe and Central Asia
Thu, 06/03/2014 - 10:21
The Ebro delta in North East Spain is one of the finest wetlands in the western Mediterranean and plays a vital role in the local community while also serving as a stopover site for many migrant birds. Unfortunately, it has become home to many invasive alien species that continue to infect the area and damage endemic wildlife at an incredible rate of one per year.
Europe and Central Asia
Invasive Alien Species - Europe and Central Asia
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
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
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
