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Las propuestas más relevantes de conservación e investigación de pastizales naturales del Cono Sur de América podrán obtener financiamiento por hasta $10 mil dólares.
Europe's seas are at a tipping point. Here's our step-by-step science-based roadmap to guide the EU in restoring marine life by ending overexploitation, destructive practices, and pollution.
In this article, HIH Princess Takamado delves into the fascinating origins of bird names in Japanese, exploring their cultural significance, historical context, and the intricate connections between language, nature, and tradition in Japan’s rich ornithological heritage.
Every second Saturday of October, bird enthusiasts from around the world come together to celebrate Global Bird Weekend—an annual event uniting the global community in the love of birdwatching and conservation.
Among the four vulture species found in Europe, the Egyptian Vulture is not only the smallest but also the one whose population is sadly still in decline. The adult Egyptian Vulture is easily identified by its striking white plumage, bright yellow face, and distinctive wedge-shaped tail. Beyond its unique appearance, this bird plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by disposing of carcasses and stopping diseases from spreading.
This morning, a majority of EU Member States agreed to adopt the European Commission's proposal [1] to downgrade the protection status of the wolf under the Bern Convention. This shift opens the door to wolf culling as a false solution to livestock depredation, which runs counter to Europe’s commitment to safeguard and restore biodiversity. The decision went through after Germany unexpectedly changed its position from abstention to support at the last minute.
The global trade in wild birds poses severe threats to species survival, with many species nearing extinction due to unsustainable trapping. New research from BirdLife highlights the urgent need for stronger monitoring and regulation to curb illegal and dangerous practices.
The EU Ombudsman has launched an inquiry after ClientEarth and BirdLife raised serious concerns about the ‘emergency’ amendment of the bloc’s agriculture policy – which is allocating around €386 billion in subsidies over five years.
Today, BirdLife and DEG Impulse launched AVISTEP in four new countries- Egypt, Kenya, Laos and Uzbekistan. Read on to find out how this helps the planet's migratory birds.
To celebrate bird migration season we are delighted to launch a brand new daily bird guessing game, called Birdle Earth! Birdle Earth has been created through a collaboration between Raining Rock Studio, BirdLife International, BirdLife South Africa and Nature Canada.
Summer has ended, and Brussels is once again buzzing with activity. Following the European Parliament elections in June, both seasoned and new EU officials are settling into their roles. Over the next five years, the 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), representing 27 EU countries, will make decisions that will directly affect the future of EU citizens. With the escalating climate and biodiversity crises demanding urgent attention, the direction Europe chooses now will determine not just the future of the Union, but also have significant implications for the very survival of our planet.
Today, 7 out of 11 African vulture species are threatened with extinction.
