News

BirdLife News showcases the most significant achievements of the Partnership from every corner of the globe. Discover the latest environmental emergencies and conservation successes, brought to you by the world’s largest conservation Partnership.

Every one of these achievements contributes to our mission to find practical sustainable solutions that benefit nature and people.

Don’t want to miss any News from BirdLife International? Follow our News by Email

All
Africa
Americas
Asia
Europe and Central Asia
Middle East
Pacific
El Rincon Stream Frog © H. Povedano

Announcing 2020's Conservation Leadership Programme winners

Thu, 04/06/2020
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2020 Conservation Leadership Programme Team Awards. This year's award-winning projects will help make great strides towards saving a wide diversity of threatened species across the world.
Read more
WorldwideArgentinaBangladeshBotswanaIndiaKazakhstan

There is no place for racism in birding

Thu, 04/06/2020
In response to the incident in New York involving birder Christian Cooper, and ongoing Black Lives Matter demonstrations in USA and worldwide – as well as in encouragement of the first #BlackBirdersWeek – BirdLife staff based in the UK, Senegal & Kenya voice their reflections and advice as birders.
Read more
WorldwideKenyaSenegalUnited Kingdom
Great Indian Bustard © Nayan Khanolkar

Great Indian Bustard gets new level of protection

Tue, 02/06/2020
For the world’s heaviest flying bird, the modern landscape poses many threats and dangers. Fortunately, early this year, major landmarks decided at the Convention on Migratory Species secured greater protection for the species, both on land and in the air.
Read more
WorldwideIndiaPakistan
Centaurea soskae © Vlado Matevski

Endemic plants of Prespa receive a conservation boost

Fri, 29/05/2020
The Prespa region, spanning parts of Albania, Greece and North Macedonia has incredible floristic diversity. These two new funding awards aim to protect plant species found nowhere else on earth and launch the careers of budding conservationists.
Read more
WorldwideAlbaniaGreeceNorth macedonia
Invest positively in Invest positively in forest landscapes for people and wildlife to thrive © BirdLife environment for people and wildlife to thrive © BirdLife

The future of forest conservation goes digital

Thu, 28/05/2020
With many countries in lockdown, conservationists are finding new ways to fight deforestation and support communities that live in tropical forest landscapes. BirdLife’s Forest Landscape Sustainability Accelerator is back for 2020 and kicks things off at a ground-breaking digital conference
Read more
Worldwide

Egyptian government signs landmark agreement to safeguard migratory birds

Thu, 28/05/2020
This April saw a major conservation milestone for migratory birds in Egypt.
Read more
Middle East
Collared Brown Lemur © Belinda Bertrand / Flickr

New research station protects Madagascar forest from the inside out

Tue, 26/05/2020
Geographical isolation and rugged terrain have given rise to astounding wildlife within Madagascar’s Tsitongambarika Forest, but have also made it difficult to reach and protect – until recently. Introducing Ampasy Research Station: a hub for community support and enabling forest conservation from the inside out.
Read more
WorldwideMadagascar

Fish Tales – Episode 4: Belhaj from Morocco

Tue, 26/05/2020

"My name is Belhaj. I live in Morocco.

Read more
Europe and Central AsiaMorocco

Turtle Day: Shining the Spotlight on West Africa’s Disappearing Turtles

Fri, 22/05/2020
Poaching, accidental catches, pollution, plastics, infrastructure... At sea and on land, sea turtles face many threats. Celebration of the World Turtle Day on May 23 each year, reminds us the importance of protecting these wonderful creatures.
Read more
AfricaCape VerdeGuineaGuinea-BissauMauritaniaSenegalSierra LeoneThe Gambia