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Asia

The BirdLife Asia Partnership currently consists of 13 national grassroots conservation NGOs, plus BirdLife in Indochina, which is active in a further three countries.

Latest news from Asia

Balu Perumal – Head of Conservation for Malaysian Nature Society (MNS, BirdLife in Malaysia) – passed away peacefully on 6 August 2021 as a result of COVID-related complications.

White-rumped Vulture

On the 31st of July, Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), BirdLife in India, received the good news that two more veterinary drugs- Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac, could no longer be manufactured, sold and distributed throughout India. After 10 years of working with government agencies and other NGO’s, this official gazette issued by the Delhi High Court was a welcome step forward for the protection of vultures in India.

Support BirdLife’s advocacy work to make leaders listen to the science, and put in place the vital policies and investments to ensure nature is at the heart of solving the climate crisis.

Our work in Asia

Hope you joined the flock at the 2023 Global Birdfair! Hosted at the Rutland Showground, UK, from the 14-16 July, this years event brought together an array of people from the wildlife conservation community. From world-leading conservationists and adventurers to ground-breaking wildlife filmmakers and authors, the event is not to be missed for anyone with a love of the natural world! So if you missed it, plan on next year!

Giving the next generation of conservationists an effective voice is vital in the fight to save the planet, and their opinions, influence and role are being fully embraced by BirdLife through the creation of a new youth programme

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.

BirdLife Partners in Asia

Bhutan
Royal Society for the Protection of Nature
Cambodia
NatureLife Cambodia
CHINA
Hong Kong Birdwatching Society (HKBWS)
India
Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)
Indonesia
Burung Indonesia
Japan
Wild Bird Society of Japan (WBSJ)
Malaysia
Malaysian Nature Society (MNS)
Myanmar
Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association (BANCA)
Nepal
Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN)
Philippines
Haribon Foundation
Singapore
Nature Society (NSS)
Sri Lanka
Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (FOGSL)
Thailand
Bird Conservation Society of Thailand (BCST)

The BirdLife Asia Team

The Board of BirdLife International (Asia) Ltd
Richard Grimmett
Dr. Geh Min
Priti Devi
Vinayagan Dharmarajah

The Asia Regional Committee
Dian Agista (Chair) – Burung Indonesia
Ishana Thapa – Bird Conservation Nepal
Apache Lau – Hong Kong Birdwatching Society
Vorsak Bou – NatureLife Cambodia
Dr Kinley Tenzin – Royal Society for the Protection of Nature Bhutan

The BirdLife International Secretariat in Asia

Vinayagan Dharmarajah – Regional Director (Asia)
Hum Gurung – Asia Partnership Manager
Ding Li Yong – Asia Flyways Coordinator
Anuj Jain – Asia Preventing Extinctions and Bird Trade Coordinator
Mike Crosby – Asia IBA Coordinator
Lahiru Wijedasa – Asia Forest Coordinator

Scarlett Chan – Head of Asia Philanthropy and Partnerships
Hui Koon Lim – Finance Business Partner
Sue Mulhall – Business and Biodiversity Partnerships Manager
Ariana Loehr Ong – Asia Communications Officer
Shelby Wee – Asia Conservation Officer

Careers is Asia

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If you want to make a difference and join the world’s largest nature conservation Partnership, then we would love to hear from you.

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