We take the pulse of the planet through birds; protecting their habitats & global biodiversity.
BirdLife is the largest nature conservation partnership in the world.
The EU Ombudswoman has called out the European Commission for maladministration over the 2024 #simplification of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱? ⚠️
In 2024, the Commission launched an “urgent” Omnibus to amend two core CAP regulations.
The EU Ombudswoman has called out the European Commission for maladministration over the 2024 #simplification of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱? ⚠️
In 2024, the Commission launched an “urgent” Omnibus to amend two core CAP regulations.
Our response to that? #HandsOffNature!
Environmental laws need no fixing; they need enforcing. Leave them intact.
Read more in our 'EU simplification explained' FAQ 👉 www.birdlife.org/wp-content/u...
Our response to that? #HandsOffNature!
Environmental laws need no fixing; they need enforcing. Leave them intact.
Read more in our 'EU simplification explained' FAQ 👉 www.birdlife.org/wp-content/u...
Un intercambio valioso sobre la desaparición de este programa clave para la protección de la naturaleza y el clima en el presupuesto europeo.
Un intercambio valioso sobre la desaparición de este programa clave para la protección de la naturaleza y el clima en el presupuesto europeo.
Find out more about their amazing projects here 👉 flightforsurvival.org/fighting-for...
Find out more about their amazing projects here 👉 flightforsurvival.org/fighting-for...
Today, we join the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the Lega Italiana Protezione Uccelli, BirdLife's Italian Partner. They mark six decades of bird conservation, habitat restoration, and inspiring future generations.
Find out more: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/11...
Today, we join the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the Lega Italiana Protezione Uccelli, BirdLife's Italian Partner. They mark six decades of bird conservation, habitat restoration, and inspiring future generations.
Find out more: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/11...
This region is a sanctuary for Brown Bears, Golden Eagles, and rare Balkan endemic plants. Its mosaic of forests and grasslands is not only beautiful but also vital to the region’s environmental health.
This region is a sanctuary for Brown Bears, Golden Eagles, and rare Balkan endemic plants. Its mosaic of forests and grasslands is not only beautiful but also vital to the region’s environmental health.
From regional governments, to universities, businesses and civil society, they are all taking a united stand: Europe needs funding for nature.
More than 175 global IUCN Members sent an open letter to EU leaders urging them to keep funding nature.
#restorenature
From regional governments, to universities, businesses and civil society, they are all taking a united stand: Europe needs funding for nature.
More than 175 global IUCN Members sent an open letter to EU leaders urging them to keep funding nature.
#restorenature
It's time for the Commission to listen to people, not polluters.
#HandsOffNature
It's time for the Commission to listen to people, not polluters.
#HandsOffNature
Lemnos Island, Greece, is a stunning landscape shaped by volcanic forces, where coastal and marine ecosystems, wetlands, grasslands, ancient forests, and farmlands converge.
Lemnos Island, Greece, is a stunning landscape shaped by volcanic forces, where coastal and marine ecosystems, wetlands, grasslands, ancient forests, and farmlands converge.
These chemicals contaminate soil and water, kill the insects that birds depend on, and weaken the ecosystems that make farming possible.
These chemicals contaminate soil and water, kill the insects that birds depend on, and weaken the ecosystems that make farming possible.
We call for dedicated funding for the environment and climate.
👉 Read our vision: www.birdlife.org/wp-content/u...
We call for dedicated funding for the environment and climate.
👉 Read our vision: www.birdlife.org/wp-content/u...
An open letter to European Union leaders was sent yesterday, urging them to ensure that the next long-term EU budget delivers on Europe’s biodiversity & nature restoration goals.
Full letter here: www.birdlife.org/wp-content/u...
An open letter to European Union leaders was sent yesterday, urging them to ensure that the next long-term EU budget delivers on Europe’s biodiversity & nature restoration goals.
Full letter here: www.birdlife.org/wp-content/u...
Yesterday, the Commission published its new annual Work Programme, and nature didn’t make the cut. The Programme sets out the EU’s key policy and legislative priorities for the upcoming year.
Yesterday, the Commission published its new annual Work Programme, and nature didn’t make the cut. The Programme sets out the EU’s key policy and legislative priorities for the upcoming year.
The proposal was a much-needed piece of legislation, essential to better understanding the state of Europe’s forests and how best to tackle their current breakdown.
Our reaction 👇
The proposal was a much-needed piece of legislation, essential to better understanding the state of Europe’s forests and how best to tackle their current breakdown.
Our reaction 👇
Today, EU Environment Ministers meet to decide the long-term EU budget. They must stand up for biodiversity!
Europe’s nature is in crisis. The funding gap for protection is nearly €39 billion/year and growing steadily. #RestoreNature
📸 Yves Adams
Today, EU Environment Ministers meet to decide the long-term EU budget. They must stand up for biodiversity!
Europe’s nature is in crisis. The funding gap for protection is nearly €39 billion/year and growing steadily. #RestoreNature
📸 Yves Adams
The ocean is home to countless species that need our care, and every year it’s becoming a more fragile place. Not just for seabirds, but for all the life that depends on it.
The ocean is home to countless species that need our care, and every year it’s becoming a more fragile place. Not just for seabirds, but for all the life that depends on it.
The Racha region and the Likhi Ridge are home to an extraordinary array of plants and animals, including the endemic East Caucasian tur, Caucasian black grouse, and Caucasian snowcock.
The Racha region and the Likhi Ridge are home to an extraordinary array of plants and animals, including the endemic East Caucasian tur, Caucasian black grouse, and Caucasian snowcock.
Evitarlas es posible.
Existen prácticas que funcionan.
Necesitamos voluntad política para convertirlas en normas.
🗣️ @cesarluena.bsky.social
con @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social
Evitarlas es posible.
Existen prácticas que funcionan.
Necesitamos voluntad política para convertirlas en normas.
🗣️ @cesarluena.bsky.social
con @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social
This is a critical moment. Several major EU laws – regarding energy transition - are implemented.
The EU is on course for a 54% climate emissions cut by 2030, but none of the specific biodiversity goals are currently on track.
This is a critical moment. Several major EU laws – regarding energy transition - are implemented.
The EU is on course for a 54% climate emissions cut by 2030, but none of the specific biodiversity goals are currently on track.
In 2024, Albania shockingly changed its Protected Areas Law to allow the construction of airports, resorts, and other developments inside protected areas.
This opened the door to projects that threaten some of the country’s most valuable natural sites.
In 2024, Albania shockingly changed its Protected Areas Law to allow the construction of airports, resorts, and other developments inside protected areas.
This opened the door to projects that threaten some of the country’s most valuable natural sites.
Efforts by Finland & Sweden to weaken the #LULUCF Regulation threaten this progress.🚫
Joined by international NGOs, we stand up for strong, science-based climate policy.
Read our letter 👉
www.eubioenergy.com/wp-content/u...
Efforts by Finland & Sweden to weaken the #LULUCF Regulation threaten this progress.🚫
Joined by international NGOs, we stand up for strong, science-based climate policy.
Read our letter 👉
www.eubioenergy.com/wp-content/u...
New survey results from our German Partner NABU e.V. and the research institute Civey show overwhelming public support in Germany for restoring nature: 85% of respondents back the EU Nature Restoration Law.
#RestoreNature
New survey results from our German Partner NABU e.V. and the research institute Civey show overwhelming public support in Germany for restoring nature: 85% of respondents back the EU Nature Restoration Law.
#RestoreNature
The Italian government’s plan to build a bridge across the Strait could endanger thousands of birds, disrupting one of Europe’s most important migratory corridors. 🙅
Find out more: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...
The Italian government’s plan to build a bridge across the Strait could endanger thousands of birds, disrupting one of Europe’s most important migratory corridors. 🙅
Find out more: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...