The Government of India leads a new era for bird conservation in Central Asia
2024 marks a new era for bird conservation in Central Asia. Under the leadership of the Government of India and with strong support from BirdLife International, governments have committed to establish…
Butterfly Conservation calls for ban on neonicotinoids
New research published by The Rivers Trust and Wildlife and Countryside Link revealed that neonicotinoids, a pesticide used in arable farming, have been found at 1 in 10 English river sites…
Cities have a role to play in bird conservation
Cities provide important connections to nature as well as habitat for many species, according to new research in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. Many people tend to think of cities…
Legislation to Bolster Hemispheric Bird Conservation Reintroduced in the U.S. House
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA), Rep. David Joyce (R-OH), and Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK) have introduced bipartisan legislation, the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act,…
New Seabird Restoration Project Highlights Connections Between Culture and Conservation
The project, taking place on the Nā Pali coast of Kauaʻi in Hawai’i, will use measures like artificial nest boxes and predator control to restore populations of seabirds like the…
Endangered Species Act (ESA) Report Celebrates 50 Years of Conservation Success
An American Bird Conservancy Action Fund report reviews the recovery of imperiled bird populations under the ESA and advocates for further strengthening this important law. The third Friday in May…
Advancing Forest Conservation in São Tomé and Príncipe
In São Tomé and Príncipe (STP), BirdLife International is working with local communities and national authorities to advance forest conservation. São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) is a country with various shades…
Natural England seeks views on extending Surrey conservation area
Natural England has launched a statutory and public consultation for proposed extensions to the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It will remain open for 14 weeks. This will…
Stunning curlew conservation success, as RSPB NI announces spectacular breeding results
RSPB NI has revealed the results of its record-breaking curlew breeding season in 2022 which saw the number of curlew chicks successfully fledging in the Glenwherry area more than double…
How Russia’s war on Ukraine harms wildlife conservation
Studies of migratory birds, whales, and other wildlife stalled or halted due to war. Read More “How Russia’s war on Ukraine harms wildlife conservation”