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The Vjosa-Narta area in Albania is a crucial stopover site for migrating birds between Europe and Africa and is one of the most important wetlands in the entire Adriatic Flyway. This protected area is home to over 70 endangered species, 200 bird species, and remarkable creatures such as the Loggerhead turtle, the Monk seal, and the Albanian Water frog. However, this jewel is at risk of being lost forever due to the construction of an illegal airport.

Read articleSaving the bird paradise of the Vjosa-Narta Lagoon in Albania

Andalucian regional authorities strike temporary deal with Spanish government and pause voting on expanding irrigation area.

Read articleDoñana National Park is safe – for now 

On September 23, we were part of an event that gathered key conservation actors, both national and international, all united to protect, drive forward, and advance scientific efforts in the realm of nature and the communities within the Intag Valley, in the Chocó Andean region.

Read articleAves y Conservación Inaugurate the First Scientific Station at Kinti Toisán Reserve, in Imbabura, Ecuador

In recent months, the call for an impactful Nature Restoration Law received unprecedented support from more than one million citizens, businesses, scientists, and multiple other stakeholders [1]. As the three EU institutions engage in the conclusive ‘trilogues’ to finalise the law, it is crucial that the negotiators ensure this long-awaited law is equipped to tackle global climate and biodiversity emergencies. 

Read articlePress Release: Europe needs a Nature Restoration Law fit for purpose, urge 200 NGOs 

Martin Harper, BirdLife's Interim CEO, joined our North America team and BirdLife Partners at New York Climate Week which was organised alongside the 78th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. However, were the outcomes genuine advances for nature or merely greenwash?

Read articleNew York Climate Week: Progress or Greenwash?

The Americas Flyways Initiative (AFI) was officially presented at The Climate Week in New York as a cohesive and relevant opportunity for synergy, integration, and harmonious coexistence that unites people and nature beyond borders, seeking healthy and prosperous environments.

Read articleThe Americas Flyways Initiative launches, investing billions to save birds, landscapes and livelihoods

Tapio Lehtinen is a sailor born in 1958 with a life long experience of sailing a wide variety of boats. During the 2018 Golden Globe Race, Tapio was disappointed to see the dramatically diminished numbers of birds, whales and other sea mammals in the oceans. This has lead him to use the media visibility of the coming races to increase the awareness of the different solutions for the environmental challenges which are being offered. Tapio is also a long time proponent of youth sailing and will sail the OGR with one of the youngest teams.

Read article Birdwatching goes both ways 

Cancellation of mining project by the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) brings a 12-year environmental standoff to a halt.

Read articleBirdLife welcomes cancellation of mining project in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park

BirdLife, alongside seven other European NGOs, have voiced significant concerns regarding the dissemination of inaccurate information pertaining to European wolves by the President of the European Commission.

Read articleOpen letter to Commission President von der Leyen on protection of wolves
Protected areas will allow the bison to graze without disturbing farmland © Rafał Kowalczyk

A new project launched by BirdLife International, RSPB and the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitory Centre has been launched today to address and overcome barriers to restoring nature in Europe.

Read articleUnited to Bring Back Nature in Europe

Les eaux marines au large de l'Afrique de l'Ouest sont très productives et abritent de nombreuses espèces d'oiseaux de mer. Cependant, ces oiseaux sont menacés par les prises accidentelles, la surpêche, le changement climatique, la destruction de leurs habitats et les espèces exotiques envahissantes (EEE), entre autres.

Read articleCommuniqué de presse: BirdLife lance le Manuel de Conservation des Oiseaux de Mer pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest

The marine waters of West Africa's coast are highly productive, supporting numerous seabird species. However, these birds are threatened by bycatch, overfishing, climate change, their habitat destruction, and invasive alien species (IAS) among others.

Read articlePress Release: BirdLife launches Seabird Conservation Handbook for West Africa  
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