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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.
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.
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.
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.
