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Manmade threats mean 15 of the 22 species of Albatross are facing extinction. It’s estimated 100,000 birds are killed as bycatch every year in fisheries. But BirdLife and our Partners are turning the tide on extinction.

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People are destroying and consuming nature at a devastating rate. Birds are our early warning system. BirdLife International is the largest international Partnership for nature conservation. 

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CNN features BirdLife Flyways work online and on air

Interactive webpages detail global flyways and BirdLife’s $3 billion East Asian Australasian Flyway initiative

Patricia Zurita joins CNN’s Bill Weir to host an episode of CNN International’s ground-breaking series Call to Earth, called Protecting Nature’s Highways, about the wonders of migration and the global flyways migrating birds use.

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State of the WORLD’S BIRDS 2022

BirdLife’s newly launched flagship State of the World’s Birds report paints the most concerning picture for the natural world yet, with nearly half of the world’s bird species now in decline.

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100 years of BirdLife

A century ago, visionary conservationists concerned about the plight of the world’s birds and the wider environment came together to form an international movement. Rooted in the foundations of a handful of campaigning national organisations, it steadily gathered momentum, spread its wings and eventually evolved into a powerful global voice for nature.

Why we stand with Ukraine

We have all been shocked to the core and angered by the brutal invasion of free Ukraine by the Russian state. Our thoughts are with all caught up in the conflict in Ukraine including those who work for and with our partner the Ukrainian Society for the Protection of Birds.

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Considered the most biodiverse region in the world, the Tropical Andes covers less than 1% of the world’s land surface, yet it is home to nearly one-sixth of all plant species on the planet, and more amphibian, bird, and mammal species than any other equivalent area.

Find out moreConserva Aves: Collaborating to address the Climate and Nature Crises from Mexico to Chile

Red: a colour of alarm, urgency, passion and energy. For most conservationists, “The Red List” evokes all four of these feelings, perhaps all at once. The Red List tells us which species are most in danger and which to conserve first. It’s also a powerful tool for persuading governments to protect threatened species.

To inform and advance evidence-based business policy and practice, we offer a wealth of proprietary data and tools, provide science-based consultation and have boots on the ground in 115 countries.

The Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

As the world’s largest nature conservation partnership, with local roots and global reach informed by internationally-recognised science, BirdLife is uniquely placed to help guide and develop the post-2020 framework and mobilise support for its implementation.

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Today is the opening of the COP15, the biodiversity conference tasked with negotiating a course to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, so we are nature positive by 2030. After the fanfare of the ceremonial opening, which saw the Secretary General call on us all “to act for nature, act for biodiversity and act for humanity” there is now a switch in gears.

Read articleUrgent action for Nature is required for our own survival

Almost all EU Member States’ national strategic plans (CSPs) have now been submitted and approved by the European Commission, and the rollout of the EU’s new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), adopted in 2021, is underway.

Read articleNew report: CAP Strategic Plans fail to deliver for farmers and nature, and jeopardise long-term food security – NGOs analyse 17 EU national strategies.

On the eve of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15), the EU must prioritize the health of our ocean in its fight against the climate and biodiversity crises and accept that as part of this, a radical change of our fisheries is crucial.

Read articleWe need a radical change in the fishing industry for our fight against the climate and biodiversity crises 

The dashing blue of Common Kingfishers can be seen all year round in Japan, and their recovery across the country in recent years is a promising sign for its freshwater habitats. Discover more about this iconic species and the peculiar history of its Japanese name.

Read articleCommon Kingfishers in Late Autumn

Since early 2022, the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Partnership has begun the process of identifying the most important sites for nature in two of the world’s most biodiverse regions, the Tropical Andes and the Congo Basin. Funded by the Bezos Earth Fund, this project is a critical step to ensuring that these vital sites for nature are protected.

Read articleFlagship project takes off to identify key sites for protecting nature in two megadiverse regions

Thousands of marine mammals, seabirds, sea turtles, sharks, and rays are killed in fishing gear every year in European waters. This bycatch is one of the main causes of the declines seen in many of these species’ population. But marine species are not the only ones to suffer. For fishers, bycatch means damaged equipment, lost bait, lost fish, and precious time wasted removing bycaught animals from nets, lines, and hooks.

Read articleWhat must be done to tackle bycatch of sensitive species in the EU

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