Israel Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) [email protected] | Facebook | Twitter visit site europe and central asia Relevant news 19 May 2022 New BirdLife partnership with Sibelco brings nature back to quarries When restored and maintained correctly, quarries are important sites full of biodiversity, and often home to many rare and threatened species. Through active restoration work, quarries become a mosaic of different habitats, benefiting both people and nature. Read articleNew BirdLife partnership with Sibelco brings nature back to quarries 18 May 2022 Bioenergy: important step towards protecting forests & food security taken by the EU Environment Committee Late on Monday 16th of May the European Parliament’s environment committee voted on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), including an important positive step limiting subsidies to burning forests biomass and crop-based biofuels. Read articleBioenergy: important step towards protecting forests & food security taken by the EU Environment Committee 18 May 2022 Why this wildlife sanctuary in Cambodia is in danger – along with hundreds more worldwide Of the 13,000 lmportant Bird & Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) identified by BirdLife worldwide, 277 are most severely under threat. Vital sites, such as Cambodia’s Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary, are home to globally threatened birds such as Giant Ibis and other IBA ‘trigger species’. They face the most intense pressures and need our urgent help. Read articleWhy this wildlife sanctuary in Cambodia is in danger – along with hundreds more worldwide Explore other regions Back to Regions & Partners