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Stop The Decline

Our wildlife is under extreme pressure with many species facing extinction. Now avian influenza is threatening birds such as the Northern Gannet like never before.

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People are destroying and consuming nature at a devastating rate. Birds are our early warning system. BirdLife International is the largest international Partnership for nature conservation. 

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We are a global family of 122 national partners covering all continents, landscapes and seascapes.

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Soaring across migration routes called flyways, like super highways in the sky, billions of birds cross deserts, mountains and oceans during migration. Millions of people rely on these places for their livelihoods, food, water and protection against severe weather.

Latest report

State of the WORLD’S BIRDS 2022

BirdLife’s newly launched flagship State of the World’s Birds report paints the most concerning picture for the natural world yet, with nearly half of the world’s bird species now in decline.

It’s Time:

100 years of BirdLife

A century ago, visionary conservationists concerned about the plight of the world’s birds and the wider environment came together to form an international movement. Rooted in the foundations of a handful of campaigning national organisations, it steadily gathered momentum, spread its wings and eventually evolved into a powerful global voice for nature.

Why we stand with Ukraine

We have all been shocked to the core and angered by the brutal invasion of free Ukraine by the Russian state. Our thoughts are with all caught up in the conflict in Ukraine including those who work for and with our partner the Ukrainian Society for the Protection of Birds.

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The latest conservation news and breakthroughs, delivered to your door.

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Your support is critical to ensure that BirdLife International can continue its work, delivering high impact and long-term conservation for both people and nature.

Our work

Hope you joined the flock at the 2023 Global Birdfair! Hosted at the Rutland Showground, UK, from the 14-16 July, this years event brought together an array of people from the wildlife conservation community. From world-leading conservationists and adventurers to ground-breaking wildlife filmmakers and authors, the event is not to be missed for anyone with a love of the natural world! So if you missed it, plan on next year!

Find out moreGlobal Birdfair 2023

Giving the next generation of conservationists an effective voice is vital in the fight to save the planet, and their opinions, influence and role are being fully embraced by BirdLife through the creation of a new youth programme

Find out moreBirdLife Youth Leaders

Considered the most biodiverse region in the world, the Tropical Andes covers less than 1% of the world’s land surface, yet it is home to nearly one-sixth of all plant species on the planet, and more amphibian, bird, and mammal species than any other equivalent area.

Find out moreConserva Aves: Collaborating to address the Climate and Nature Crises from Mexico to Chile

Red: a colour of alarm, urgency, passion and energy. For most conservationists, “The Red List” evokes all four of these feelings, perhaps all at once. The Red List tells us which species are most in danger and which to conserve first. It’s also a powerful tool for persuading governments to protect threatened species.

Find out moreThe IUCN Red List: identifying the birds that most need our help

Latest news

April is the time of year when we can enjoy the chirping of a variety of birds. HIH Princess Takamado, BirdLife International’s Patron, shares her joy of birdsong in her latest article and collection of photographs.

Read articleThe Chirping Birds

As Avian Flu reaches the Antarctic, there are new concerns on the impact it may have on several species of Penguin. If Avian Flu hits them, the damage to their populations and ability to breed could be catastrophic.  

Read articlePenguins at Risk as Avian Flu Reaches the Antarctic

Brussels, 22 March 2024. Environmental NGOs from the #RestoreNature coalition have reacted with incredulity to the failure of EU Member States to achieve the necessary qualified majority to adopt the long-awaited Nature Restoration Law (NRL) in today’s meeting of EU ambassadors (Coreper). This law, the most significant piece of nature legislation in the EU since the 1990s, now faces an uncertain future, contradicting the EU’s stated commitment to biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and environmental sustainability.

Read articlePress Release: Member States betray deal on Nature Restoration Law following Hungary U-turn

BirdLife has supported the capacity building of young Africans who get the opportunity to experience global policy and law making by participating at UNEA.

Read articleEmpowering Africa’s Youth in International Environmental Policy Making  

Nature Kenya is working with local communities to restore forests across Kenya through the Community Forest Associations (CFA) model.

Read articleTaking action to conserve Kenya’s forests

In Rwanda, Nature Rwanda and BirdLife International are working with local communities to restore degraded landscapes, while enhancing climate resilience.

Read articleRestoring degraded landscapes for a sustainable future in Rwanda

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