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What would it take to restore hope that the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16) can achieve real action to save nature and people worldwide? Here are our 5 measures of success.
In our joint briefing paper called Smart Implementation of the European Green Deal, we highlight the critical need for effective enforcement of environmental, health, and social regulations.
COP16, taking place 21 October – 1 November 2024, is a landmark event in the global fight to halt biodiversity loss. This event is not just about policy—it's about securing a future where nature thrives, and the BirdLife Partnership impact is central to achieving ambitious global goals.
It is with heavy hearts that we honor and say goodbye to Dr. Souleymane Zeba, who passed away on October 13 2024.
Striking red eyes, vibrant plumage, impressive diving ability and a deep love for wetlands: these are only some of the many distinctive features of this month’s migratory bird, the Common Pochard. As they navigate the challenges of migration across Africa, Europe, and Asia, this species also faces threats from habitat loss, hunting, and pollution. However, with the dedicated efforts of BirdLife Partners, this beloved duck has a chance to thrive once more
Europe's food and farming systems stand at a crossroads, facing mounting challenges from environmental degradation to geopolitical turmoil. The Strategic Dialogue, initiated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen brought together key players from across the sector to create a shared vision for the future of Europe’s food and farming systems. This initiative emerged in the wake of mounting pressures such as the recent farmers' protests, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the ever increasing impacts of the nature and climate crises.
Our precious birds carry on the legacy of the Jurassic era. Their evolution was not straightforward; many traits evolved repeatedly, with some lost and regained. The timeline is strongly debated, but each adaptation brought us one step closer to the modern birds of today.
Watch the latest interview in our BirdLife Partnership series as we uncover what inspires Richard Appoh, Director of Conservation and Research for Ghana Wildlife Society, to lead conservation work and what gives him hope for the future!
Over the past weekend, over 24,000 bird enthusiasts joined EuroBirdwatch 2024, Europe's largest birdwatching event. Organised by 36 BirdLife Partners across Europe and Central Asia, nearly 1,000 events were held, giving participants a front-row seat to witness the migration of more than 3.5 million birds heading south for the winter. A preliminary report from 29 BirdLife Partners revealed impressive figures: 984 events, 24,614 participants, and over 3.57 million birds spotted. The data was collected, analysed, and published by BirdLife Slovakia.
Not only bees and bumblebees, but also birds are severely affected by neonicotinoids, a group of pesticides used in agriculture. New research by Wageningen University & Research (WUR), in collaboration with our Dutch Partner Vogelbescherming Nederland, shows how far-reaching the impact of these substances is. Birds such as house sparrow, partridge and mallard duck, among others, not only have a lower survival rate, but also suffer from health problems and negative effects on their behaviour and reproduction.
Brussels, 9 October 2024 - A coalition of 47 businesses, civil society organisations, associations and investors across Europe has released an open letter urging Commissioner-designates to prioritise investments in the green and just transition by proposing a greener EU budget and a successor to the Next Generation EU programme.
It’s the moment you have all been waiting for. Get ready as the attention of the world turns to Colombia for the 16th meeting of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, otherwise known as CBD COP16! But why does this meeting – one with a seemingly endless string of acronyms – matter in the race to save nature? Here are five reasons why we care about COP16 and think you should too.