Israel Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) [email protected] | Facebook | Twitter visit site europe and central asia Relevant news 16 January 2026 Celebrating 60 years of waterbird monitoring for conservation! This month marks the 60th International Waterbird Census (IWC), one of the world’s longest-running site-based bird monitoring programmes. This collaborative global effort continues to generate essential data that underpins effective conservation around the world. Read articleCelebrating 60 years of waterbird monitoring for conservation! 18 December 2025 Nature restoration takes off: mid-term assessment of National Restoration Plans A new NGO-led evaluation finds that implementation of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) is underway in most Member States, marking a crucial first step towards repairing Europe’s degraded ecosystems. With National Restoration Plans (NRPs)[1] taking shape across the EU, success now hinges on political leadership, proper resourcing and broad stakeholder backing. Read articleNature restoration takes off: mid-term assessment of National Restoration Plans 11 December 2025 Sweden has lost the Snowy Owl The Snowy Owl has been declared Regionally Extinct in Sweden. For the first time in 20 years, the country has officially lost a bird species. Read articleSweden has lost the Snowy Owl Explore other regions Back to Regions & Partners