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In an open letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, 26 leading NGOs, including BirdLife Europe, have emphasised the indispensable role of civil society in shaping Europe’s future.
BirdLife, the RSPB, 31 NGOs and the wind sector sent letters to the Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans and asked him to be the champion for the ocean he promised to be. Can he turn the tide for starving Puffins?
Today, the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention voted to lower the protection status of wolves, a decision widely criticised by conservation experts and environmental organisations. This decision, driven by the EU's push to weaken wolf protections, is a serious misstep, devoid of any solid scientific foundation.
Juvenile wanderers start to explore their future home while seasoned adults take off to familiar routes.
Among Europe’s migratory raptors, the Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) stands out with its striking colours and unique migration patterns. Unlike many raptors, Red-footed Falcons are social birds, often migrating in flocks and even roosting together during migration and wintering season.
A new report by BirdLife Europe & Central Asia reveals that EU countries are not on track to hit the EU’s targets to halt the degradation of ecosystems and their restoration by 2030. The EU set this goal nearly five years ago, in its “EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030” - a core part of the EU’s Green Deal.
A coalition of nature groups from across the UK and European Union have voiced their outrage at the European Commission’s call for an arbitration tribunal to rule on the legality of the UK’s decision to close English waters of the North Sea and all Scottish waters to sandeel fishing.
Centre-right EPP group significantly waters down EU Deforestation Regulation
Vera Voronova, Executive Director of ACBK, has been awarded the 2024 Midori Prize for Biodiversity for her outstanding contributions to conservation in Kazakhstan, celebrated by Princess Takamado and the global BirdLife community.
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.
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.
