IsraelSociety for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) [email protected] | Facebook | Twittervisit siteeurope and central asiaRelevant news 23 May 2023 Press release – EU Nature Restoration Law: AGRI Committee votes against farmers’ future and food security This afternoon, the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) of the European Parliament voted for a full rejection of the Commission’s proposal for the EU Nature Restoration Law. With this opinion, the bulk of Members of Parliament is letting down their own constituency of farmers, who are facing the unprecedented impact of the collapse of our ecosystems and climate change. Read articlePress release – EU Nature Restoration Law: AGRI Committee votes against farmers’ future and food security 15 May 2023 Achieving a Nature Positive energy transition at sea BirdLife’s new position paper Winds of Change: Powering Healthy Seas through a Nature Positive Energy Transition presents a clear vision for our seas and outlines how the shift to renewable energy sources at sea can catalyse action to combat the interconnected nature and climate crises. Read articleAchieving a Nature Positive energy transition at sea 15 May 2023 Doñana is going extinct The beautiful Doñana National Park, located in the south of Spain, is under threat from, among others, illegal water irrigation practices. This park, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, is home to an incredible array of plant and animal species, many of which are at risk of extinction. Unfortunately, the use of water illegally extracted from the already overexploited park’s aquifers is causing significant damage to the delicate ecosystem. Read articleDoñana is going extinct Explore other regions Back to Regions & Partners
