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Reconciling Growth, Jobs and Biodiversity

On the 12 November 2008, on the occasion of a major conference on the future of the EU Budget in Brussels, BirdLife International presented a publication with practical examples for how EU Funds can be used by governments and regions to create win-win-win situations for the economy, the environment and local communities– and which mistakes should be avoided. More »

President Sarkozy's test: sustainability revolution or business as usual?

French President Nicholas Sarkozy has promised to bring Europe closer to the interests of citizens during his Presidency of the EU during the second half of 2008. To fulfil this promise the French EU Presidency must show leadership not only in tackling climate change but also in reforming the CAP. More »

Is Europe’s green belt losing its grip?

BirdLife International wrote today to the EU Commissioner for Agriculture Fischer Boel to express its concern over the destruction of permanent grasslands in the EU. Permanent grasslands represent invaluable habitats for biodiversity and important carbon stocks... More »

Recent News 19-11-2008:  Switzerland publishes IBA inventory 18-11-2008:  RSPB urges swift action to restore threatened farmland birds 12-11-2008:  International action to save Lesser White-fronted Goose 03-11-2008:  International agreement join-ups flyway conservation 28-10-2008:  Irish birds in alarming decline 27-10-2008:  Poison blamed for Critical deaths 22-10-2008:  Safer passage for migratory birds of prey More News »

Regional Threatened Bird of the Week Great Bustard Otis tarda