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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.
On World Habitat Day, October 7th, we explore how cities serve as vital refuges for wildlife. Urban areas play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, offering unique refuges and resources for various species, and serving as stopover sites for migrating birds.
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.
