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This year, BirdLife Finland is celebrating its 50th anniversary. As the country’s largest ornithological society, throughout its history it has been at the forefront of protecting its diverse range of birds and habitats.

Read articleProtecting Finland's feathered friends

The basin provides water for hundreds of thousands of people and includes a UNESCO World Heritage site and a Ramsar wetland of international importance.

Read articleAs Canadian oil company pauses oil exploration in Okavango Basin, BirdLife International calls for oil drilling moratorium

Patryk Kokociński was elected as 'Baltic Farmer of the Year' in 2021 for his efforts to protect the Baltic Sea from eutrophication. Eutrophication results in the overgrowth of algae and the depletion of oxygen from bodies of water, and is caused by the use of agricultural fertilizers, sewage, industrial waste products, the livestock industry, and aquaculture.

Read articleAgriculture and nature: inevitably intertwined

More than 7,500 of the most important sites for migratory raptors across Africa-Eurasia have been recognised by governments at a key international Raptors MOU meeting, with Important Bird Areas making a significant contribution to the list. It is a much needed and timely step as the meeting launches a ground-breaking BirdLife and Raptors MOU report highlighting the plight of African-Eurasian migratory raptor species, with more than a third being considered of global conservation concern and many more in decline.

Read articleCommitment to protect thousands of important sites kickstarts urgent action for migratory raptors   

Plastic pollution is an emerging threat to seabirds, and after tracking the movements of more than 7,000 petrels, a BirdLife led research team has identified several areas where species are most at risk of encountering plastic. Worryingly, they also found that some threatened species are more at risk of exposure, emphasising the need for international collaboration to address the issue.

Read articleNew research highlights where threatened seabirds are most exposed to marine plastics

Terns are an icon of migration, with many of these elegant seabirds journeying truly extraordinary distances every year. Discover more about this group and the adaptations that allow them to achieve these feats in the latest 'Through the lens' article.

Read articleSea, where Common Terns Fly

Read articleVictory! NACES seafloor designated for protection  

The wetlands of Kampong Trach are one of Cambodia’s most important sites for wintering Sarus Cranes, however decades of agricultural encroachment and pollution have left it highly threatened. BirdLife partner NatureLife Cambodia have been working closely with farmers to turn things around in a project that has shown promising early results for this enigmatic species.

Read articleCultivating for cranes: Kampong Trach, Cambodia

As winter comes to an end, the awakening of spring announces the return of seabirds to their bustling breeding grounds.

Read articleAnnual Lifecycle of a Seabird – A spring feast: life at a breeding colony

Following today’s showdown, the plenary vote on the 12th of July will determine the future of the Nature Restoration Law after the ENVI Committee first rejected the attempt by conservative and right-wing groups to kill the law but later remained split in half on its own position.

Read articleNature Restoration Law hangs in the balance: All eyes on European Parliament's Plenary vote

How a passion for the ocean and threatened wildlife in Cabo Verde grew into a successful NGO and one of BirdLife's newest partners.

Read articleDesert island dedication

The protection and management of forage fish species has been gaining prominence on the political agenda and for good reason. These low trophic level, small to medium-sized fish play a crucial role in marine food webs, serving as a lifeline for top marine predators and contributing to the overall health of marine ecosystems.

Read articleSafeguarding the lifeline of our seas: A call for urgent and coherent action to protect the vital food source of seabirds and marine predators 
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