Women must be at the heart of solutions to save nature

This International Women’s Day, we are proud to celebrate our female conservationists who are paving the way for a future where women are equally represented as leaders in their communities, sectors and countries in the fight against the climate and nature crisis.   By

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These are the birds around the world impacted by avian flu

Two years ago we started emerging from the most devastating impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. As we moved on, another pandemic has been wreaking havoc on wild bird populations around the world. It’s known as H5N1 and it’s a deadly strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

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Have you heard about avian influenza?

In headlines around the world, you may have come across alarming news about the surge in avian influenza cases in wild birds and other animals.   I want to shed some light on what it is all about and what’s being done.   What is avian flu?   Often known as

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2023 nature politics in review, looking out to 2024

2023 was full of challenging battles for nature, marked by both victories and losses. So, let’s have a look at what happened in European nature politics and delve into what lies ahead in the new year! Written by Caroline Herman The first EU law to restore nature on a

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A Look Ahead to 2024 – A Chance to Shape the Future

CEO Martin Harper looks ahead to 2024 with hope, optimism and confidence. 2024 is a super year for elections: a chance to shape the future we want and nature needs. During the holiday season, my son and I went hill climbing in atrocious conditions. Storm Gerrit had hit

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The 2023 Red List update reveals hope for birds in crisis

As the world teeters on the precipice of environmental devastation, BirdLife’s contribution to the 2023 IUCN Red List provides a stark reminder that we are losing birds at an unprecedented rate. However, the impact of local community conservation provides seeds of hope that

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Global Birding and eBird for Global Bird Weekend

Joining forces with Global Birding and eBird for Global Bird Weekend, we’re taking part in the annual celebration of birds. No matter where you are, you too can be a citizen scientist and collect essential data about the birds around you. Whether you count 10 or

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Come fly with us!

Over the next few months, we want to inspire our BirdLife supporters and members with the story of migration. From astonishing feats of endurance to the very real threats they face, migratory birds never fail to motivate, uplift and ignite our imaginations. We have an

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New Call for Letters of Inquiry for Small Grants

On behalf of the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) and the Donors’ Initiative for Mediterranean Freshwater Ecosystems (DIMFE), BirdLife International announces a call for proposals for Small Grants in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cabo Verde, Egypt, Jordan,

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