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French President Macron wants to allow trapping of 110,000+ wild birds

Thu, 16/09/2021

Terrible news for wild birds in France: President Emmanuel Macron has just re-authorised horrific bird trapping practices which only have their place in history books. BirdLife’s French Partner, LPO, reports.

Europe and Central Asia

Vision vs action: the 2030 challenge for a liveable planet

Mon, 13/09/2021

“Vision without action is merely a dream.

Europe and Central Asia

Seabird of the month: Arctic Loon/Black-throated Diver (Gavia arctica)

Mon, 06/09/2021

The Arctic Loon is frequently bycaught in the Baltic Sea, but also occasionally in the Mediterranean Sea. Our Partners are working on projects to tackle seabird and multi-taxa bycatch.

Europe and Central Asia

Red Knot (Calidris canutus) take flight in Texel, the Netherlands

Opinion: the EU has the duty to lead the movement to protect nature worldwide

Fri, 27/08/2021

We are at a critical juncture in our history and that of our planet: the joint climat

Europe and Central Asia

How restoring nature keeps the floods at bay

Wed, 25/08/2021

Fires. Storms. Floods. The climate crisis is here, and it’s making extreme weather events ever more frequent. As we fight the root causes of the crisis, it is just as important to protect ourselves against its consequences. We must adapt. To do so, restoring our natural landscapes is essential.

Europe and Central Asia