BirdLife

BirdLife International Programmes

The BirdLife Partnership is working across the globe in a united effort to address the biggest conservation challenges which require international action.


Climate Change

The scientific evidence is overwhelming and unequivocal, climate change is a stark reality. It is largely caused by human activities and it presents very serious global risks for people and biodiversity around the world and it demands an urgent global response. More »

Global Seabird Programme homepage

Seabirds, particularly albatrosses, are becoming increasingly threatened and at a faster rate globally than all other species-groups of birds; they face a wide variety of threats. More »

BirdLife's Flyways Homepage

In 2008, 11% of migratory birds were classed by BirdLife International as Threatened or Near Threatened. Red List indices show that these migrants have become more threatened since 1988, with 33 species deteriorating and just six improving in status. BirdLife Partners operate in over one hundred countries and territories worldwide, and work together to raise awareness about migratory birds and implement conservation projects. Click to read more about the work of BirdLife’s Flyways Programme.... More »

Preventing Extinctions

At present, 190 are classified as Critically Endangered. On the very edge of extinction. Without immediate action, many will not be here in ten years’ time. To prevent species being lost, we have launched the BirdLife Preventing Extinctions Programme... More »

Forests of Hope

BirdLife International has created the Forests of Hope programme to work in tropical countries, to identify and pilot innovative management, financing and governance systems for forest and biodiversity conservation and restoration, generating local and national economic benefits for sustainable development, and combating climate change More »

Important Bird Areas (IBAs)

BirdLife's IBA Programme aims to identify, monitor and protect a global network of sites for the conservation of the world's birds and other biodiversity. More »


Recent News

08-07-2010: 

Iraq: war-torn nation or wildlife hotspot?

25-06-2010: 

UN uses BirdLife's IBAs as key indicator

14-06-2010: 

New web-tool shows critical migratory waterbird sites need urgent protection

03-06-2010: 

Community Spirit - May 2010 News

26-05-2010: 

Wetland aliens cause bird extinction

19-05-2010: 

Binoculars and Bodyguards - Looking for Iraq's Birds

10-05-2010: 

Global outlook for biodiversity: massive loss likely - but avoidable

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