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Last week, the tension inside the walls of the European Parliament was palpable as a historic vote on the EU Nature Restoration Law was about to take place.

Read articleThe EU Nature Restoration Law survived the vote in Parliament. What now?

The Lesser White-fronted Goose (Anser erythropus) is a rare species that has captivated the attention of ornithologists worldwide. Unfortunately, throughout the 20th century, the Fennoscandian population has plummeted from over 10,000 birds to less than 100. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has designated the status of the species as globally ’Vulnerable’. These small, grey, geese with distinctive yellow eye-rings, are the most endangered breeding goose species in all of Europe.

Read articleBringing back Europe’s rarest goose

Bird Flu is causing unparalleled mortality of wild birds and other animals worldwide. A new statement from the Scientific Task Force on Avian Influenza and Wild Birds, of which BirdLife is a member, offers key insights on the impacts this disease has on wild birds, and importantly what needs to be done about it. WARNING: GRAPHIC AND SENSITIVE CONTENT

Read article5 things you need to know about Bird Flu

At the intersection of two of the world’s most diverse bioregions, Ecuador’s Chocó- Andes is truly one of the most amazing ecosystems. However, it is also one of the most threatened, and funds at this year’s Global Birdfair will help protect a range of endemic and threatened species in this unique corner of the globe.

Read articleGlobal Birdfair supporting efforts to save Ecuador’s Chocó-Andes

Today, the European Parliament voted in favour of the Nature Restoration Law and the EU Green Deal, despite an unprecedented - and often outright absurd - disinformation campaign aiming to destroy it, led by conservative and right-wing politicians and agriculture and fisheries lobbies.

Read articleWeber fails to derail EU Green Deal, but Parliament agrees to a weakened Nature Restoration Law

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  
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