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Around $120.000 grant raised by Global Bird Fair will support the protection and restoration of the Ecuadorean Chocó Andes.
BirdLife International joined forces with Global Birding and eBird to take part in the Global Bird Weekend annual celebration of migrating birds. Over the weekend, our amazing birding community raised more than £25k for BirdLife's conservation work, with an impressive count of more than 400 species spotted.
This week marks International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week – an initiative led by the World Health Organisation to raise awareness of the detrimental impacts of lead, particularly in children. Ironically, the week also coincides with a set of key meetings of the EU REACH committee – the panel that works on the EU chemicals regulation – where Member States are gathering to discuss how to tackle dangerous chemicals. But what’s not on the agenda? The restriction of lead in outdoor shooting and fishing.
Since 2019, Guinée Ecologie (BirdLife Partner in Guinea) has been involved in the restoration of mangroves in the country. From 2019 to 2022, more than 1,400 hectares of mangroves were restored in the Tristao Islands.
The largest river in Lithuania, the Nemunas, was once the perfect habitat for the Little Tern (Sternula albifrons) and the Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) with its abundant islands and sandy shores. Remarkably, up to 80% of Lithuania’s Little Tern population breeds on the bigger islands of the river. Properly managing these habitats, is essential for the survival of both species.
This month, Tirana, the heart of Albania, has transformed to celebrate the country’s awe-inspiring and diverse nature.
Mapping the journeys of more than 1,000 seabirds, six brand new migration routes called Ocean Flyways have been launched by BirdLife International today. With seabirds traversing the globe, this new research highlights that international collaboration is paramount to protect our oceans and meet global commitments of protecting 30% of marine areas by 2030.
Caring for the Earth and protecting her species provides an abundance of benefits to our mental well-being. This World Mental Health Day, we look at how building a community around environmental protection has supported Filipino youth in realizing their dreams of a better future for the planet.
Belief-based killings is the second largest cause of vulture deaths, accounting for approximately 29% of vulture mortalities on the continent.
Bringing together bird enthusiasts from across Europe and Central Asia, EuroBirdwatch 2023 soared to new heights as the largest European birdwatching event to date. Over the course of a single weekend, more than 15,000 birdwatchers gathered to witness the journey of over 3.52 million birds as they embarked on their southward migration to their wintering destinations. 34 BirdLife Partners organized a staggering 770 different events, with SOS/BirdLife Slovakia at the helm to gather, assess and publish this invaluable data.
The Vjosa-Narta area in Albania is a crucial stopover site for migrating birds between Europe and Africa and is one of the most important wetlands in the entire Adriatic Flyway. This protected area is home to over 70 endangered species, 200 bird species, and remarkable creatures such as the Loggerhead turtle, the Monk seal, and the Albanian Water frog. However, this jewel is at risk of being lost forever due to the construction of an illegal airport.
Andalucian regional authorities strike temporary deal with Spanish government and pause voting on expanding irrigation area.