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Wetlands are found all over the world and include ecosystems such as swamps, marshes, lakes, lagoons, mangroves, coral reefs, and peatlands. To some up just a few of their benefits: they purify and store water, they reduce the impact of floods and coastal erosion, and they provide habitats for wildlife and plants. They are particularly important in Mediterranean coastal areas: they occupy approximately 2% of the total surface of the Mediterranean while hosting more than 30% of the basin’s vertebrate species. 

Read articleTESSA: A tool to assess the benefits of nature

Growing up in Malta, Nicholas Barbara was exposed to bird hunting from an early age. This motivated him to pursue a career in bird conservation, and he is now Head of Conservation at BirdLife Malta. Here, he gives an insight into what this challenging role involves and advice for aspiring conservationists.

Read articleConservation Careers: Protecting Birds from Hunting and Trapping in Malta

They are one of the few bird species with a well-developed sense of smell and it is thought that they use it to find their prey. 

Read articleSeabird of the month: Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) 

The BirdLife Partnership has achieved a great deal in its first 100 years. In the second part of our special anniversary series, we take a look at some pivotal moments that capture the spirit of the organisation and showcase its conservation achievements.

Read articleThe Spirit of BirdLife

The world’s cutest wader – the unique, enigmatic Spoon-billed Sandpiper – is in severe trouble. A fleet of conservationists across Asia and beyond is striving to reverse its fortunes, but the battle is not yet won.

Read articleFewer than 500 left: why saving Spoonie is a race against time

In May 2022, the EU Commission will release its RePowerEU Strategy, aiming to reduce the EU’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels.

Read articleRePowerEU: 40 NGOs demand EU to end support for bioenergy made from agricultural crops and forest biomass

The deployment of renewable energy and the restoration of nature must be done in unison for a climate neutral and nature-positive Europe.

Read articleJoint statement: RePowerEurope - Biodiversity restoration must be integral to Europe’s energy transition  

The Government of Malta has neglected all scientific data by allowing this year’s spring hunting derogation on a species vulnerable to extinction, the European Turtle-dove (Streptopelia turtur). The hunting season opened on the 17th of April, despite the efforts of our Partner BirdLife Malta to prohibit the shooting of this bird.

Read articleMalta opens hunting season for European Turtle-dove

Tehani Withers began her career as an intern at SOP Manu (BirdLife Partner in French Polynesia) through the Conservation Leadership Programme and worked her way up to become their Island Restoration Manager. For Tehani, there is no typical day in the office as tasks can range from camping out in the field surveying birds and plants, to engaging with local communities about conservation, or working on reports and data analysis.

Read articleConservation Careers: Restoring Islands for Birds in French Polynesia

From 2017-2020, BirdLife International carried out a project to help build the resilience of people, biodiversity and land against climate change in the two countries. While the project may have drawn to a close, its legacy is long‑lasting...

Read article2 Years On: Counting the gains of climate change action in Burundi and Rwanda

The Talimarzhan reservoir in Uzbekistan is a vital area for over 26% of the global population of the Critically Endangered Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius) during its autumn migration, our Uzbek Partner UzSPB has discovered.

Read articleA brighter future for the critically endangered Sociable Lapwing: Important stop-over site receives further protection

It’s no joke! Penguins are a highly threatened group of birds. On World Penguin Day, we’re celebrating the incredible (and shocking) feats of the world’s best avian swimmers, sharing the work of BirdLife Partners working to protect penguins around the world, and giving you a chance to walk among a penguin colony.

Read articleWhat’s black and white and red-listed all over?
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