Africa
© Yeslem Ould El Vally, IMROP
23 Oct 2019

Seabirds and turtles are dying from fishing activities

Seabirds are one of the most threatened birds in the world, with many species in decline due among other threats to incidental catch – also known as bycatch – during fishing activities
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18 Oct 2019

Empowering Park Rangers to Support Vulture Conservation in Ethiopia

In the hilly terrain of Awash National Park in Ethiopia, Tigist Bogale sits among a group of rangers in a room. The rangers all dressed in jungle green uniform, listen attentively to Dr. Bruktawit Abdu, at the front of the room passionately explaining a point to the group.
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© Ethiopia Wildlife and Natural History Society (EWNHS)
03 Oct 2019

BirdLife Africa partners celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day

On 7th September 2019, the world marked the International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD), a day set aside to create awareness about vultures, and celebrate their important role in cleaning up the environment thus preventing the spread of dangerous diseases.
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Women take part in an organic farming project near Dakatcha Woodland, Kenya © Thomas Lehmberg / DOF
03 Oct 2019

5 ways to include more women in your conservation project

Conservation projects can’t work unless everyone in the local community is involved. But at the moment, many women are being left out. Our CEPF project in East Africa shares some simple steps on how to welcome women into the conversation.
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© Chaona Phiri
11 Sep 2019

BirdWatch Zambia Celebrates a Conservation Milestone

On 31st August and 1 September 2019, BirdWatch Zambia (BWZ) - BirdLife International partner in Zambia, marked a milestone, celebrating 50 years of conservation in the country.
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© Felicien Karekezi Uwizeye
09 Sep 2019

Using science and community approaches to fight climate change

Climate change is affecting the livelihoods of the population around the world. Challenging situations require innovative interventions and BirdLife is working hand in hand with local communities, who have unique knowledge of their landscapes, to build alternatives in Rwanda and Burundi.
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Collared Sand Martin © Frank Vassen
09 Sep 2019

Discover the Collared Sand Martin's unique relationship with quarries

Migratory birds are arriving in Africa, and now there’s a new Spring Alive species to look out for - the Collared Sand Martin. Discover its unique relationship with quarries, and find out how one particular extraction company is making sure this species is safe at their sites.
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© Fode Sembene Camara
26 Jul 2019

How is new 'solar salt' technology saving Guinean mangroves?

In Dubréka, Guinea, salt production used to involve cutting down mangroves to burn as fuelwood. Now, a new project is using solar technology to extract salt in a safer, more sustainable way that is already allowing mangroves to regrow.
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© Jean Beaufort
12 Jul 2019

Forest conservation project converts bee-burners to beekeepers on Príncipe

On the small island of Príncipe in the Gulf of Guinea, a community beekeeping project is empowering communities to obtain honey in a way that doesn't risk their lives. This initiative is already restoring forests and enriching livelihoods.
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28 Jun 2019

BirdLife calls for Urgent High-level Support for African Vultures

BirdLife International is unequivocally condemning the recent poisoning of 537 Critically Endangered vultures by elephant poachers in the Central District of Botswana.
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