BirdLife Europe Programme Work

Andy Hay/RSPB Images The Northern Gannet is increasing and has more than 75% of its global breeding population in north-western Europe. Zoom In

Of Europe's 526 bird species, 226 (43%) have unfavourable conservation status. BirdLife International aims to create a future for birds and biodiversity across Europe through the BirdLife Europe Programme.

The Europe Programme is implemented by the BirdLife Europe Partnership of more than 40 conservation organisations supported by BirdLife Europe Division and Secretariat staff.

European Species Programme

• Birds in Europe (2004)
• Species Action Plans

European Sites Programme

• European Important Bird Areas (IBAs)

EU Policy Issues

BirdLife's two European Offices and its Partners work on a wide range of EU Policy issues.

European Task Forces

• Birds and Habitats Directives Task Force
• Forest Task Force
• Regional Policy Task Force