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BirdLife International- Middle East is a global Partnership of conservation organizations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity.
Birds Know no borders... And neither do we
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Meet our Partner cohort!🙌

A new cohort of Forest Impact Accelerator Partners have been selected and will develop financially sustainable forest-based enterprises.🌳

Read more to meet our incoming cohort and the exciting plans they have in place!👉 www.birdlife.org/forest-accel...
November 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Celebrating the life of a conservation legend. 🕊️

Today, we reflect on the extraordinary life of Dame Jane Goodall (1934 - 2025). Jane was a world-renowned expert on chimpanzees and a passionate advocate for community-led conservation action. 🌿

Read more here: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...
In tribute to Dame Jane Goodall, a conservation legend
Today, we pay tribute to conservation hero Dame Jane Goodall (1934-2025).
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October 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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#WorldMigratoryBirdDay is coming up on 11th October!🌍

As millions of migratory birds embark on a journey across landscapes and borders, you can unite with birders and nature lovers worldwide.🗺️🐦

Want to get involved? Start today! 🙌

Find out more here 👉 www.birdlife.org/getcounting/ #WMBD2025
October 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Jordan hosts the Regional Workshop on Coastal Wetlands in the Arabian Peninsula, under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Ayman Suleiman.
Organized by BirdLife Middle East & RSCN with wide participation from GCC, Yemen, Iraq, Jordan, and international partners.
October 5, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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⏳ يوم واحد فقط لنرفع صوتنا معاً من أجل الطبيعة!

المفوضية الأوروبية تريد التراجع عن قوانين الحماية البيئية الأساسية، وهم بانتظار رأيك الآن 📢

🌍 طبيعتنا هي بيتنا… مستقبلنا… وحقنا.

فلنقل لهم جميعاً: اتركوا الطبيعة وشأنها!
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September 9, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Meet the Wallcreeper!🧱🐦

From the Alps to the Himalayas, this mountain-dwelling bird is renowned for its skilled climbing of rock faces.🏔️

Within crevices, they build a nest from moss and grass ready for the female to lay 3-5 eggs.

Find out more on DataZone👉 datazone.birdlife.org/species/fact...
August 21, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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دعونا نكتشف معًا حالة طيور العالم! 🌍🐦
التحديث السنوي لعام 2025 متاح الآن!
يُلخّص هذا الإصدار أبرز التطورات في علوم صون الطبيعة، مسلطًا الضوء على الاتجاهات الناشئة والتقدم المحرز عالميًا.
August 5, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Time to bathe!💦

Many birds have water-repellent plumage. Using their beaks, birds apply oil secreted from their glands.

Cormorant feathers don’t have this oily coating. This reduction in buoyancy allows them to dive underwater to catch prey.🐟

Read more here👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/08...
August 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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الأراضي الرطبة الساحلية: كنوز الجزيرة العربية
من اليمن إلى السعودية وعبر سلطنة عُمان والإمارات، تُشكّل الأراضي الرطبة الساحلية في شبه الجزيرة العربية لوحة فنية طبيعية من أشجار القرم، والمسطحات الملحية، ومروج الأعشاب البحرية، والبحيرات الساحلية، والشعاب المرجانية، وغيرها من النظم البيئية المتنوعة. 🪸
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The jewels of Arabia. 🏝️

Across the Arabian Peninsula, coastal wetlands are lifelines for biodiversity, providing sanctuary to over 330 migratory bird species that navigate the African-Eurasian flyway.🐦

Discover more in our latest article ✍️ www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07...
The Arabian Peninsula’s coastal wetlands: Vital for nature, essential for life
As Ramsar COP15 highlights the urgency of global wetland conservation, the Arabian Peninsula’s coastal wetlands emerge as vital lifelines for migratory birds and biodiversity.
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July 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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نحتفي باليوم العالمي لصون الطبيعة 🌿💚
في الطبيعة، لا يوجد شيء بمعزل عن الآخر. وفي هذا اليوم، ننضم إلى الآخرين حول العالم لنتذكّر ونقدر أهمية المنظومات الطبيعية التي تُشكّل بيئتنا، من القطب إلى القطب، مرورًا بالغابات، والأراضي الرطبة، والجبال، والبحار.
birdlifeglobal.bsky.social BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · Jul 28
Happy #WorldNatureConservationDay! 🌿💚

We are the only global Partnership conserving birds and all life on our planet. Today, we join others globally to remember the importance of our natural landscapes.🌍

Join us in thanking our 123 national Partners for the incredible work they accomplish! 👏
July 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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ستُعزز الدورة الخامسة عشرة لمؤتمر الأطراف في اتفاقية الأراضي الرطبة (رامسار) زيمبابوي، العمل الجماعي الفاعل واللازم لعكس فقدان الأراضي الرطبة، من خلال توسيع نطاق جهود الحفظ والترميم.
ramsar.org Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · Jul 19
#COP15Zimbabwe will foster stronger collective action that is urgently needed to reverse wetland loss by scaling up conservation and restoration.

It is only the second time a COP of the Convention on Wetlands has taken place in Africa, and the first time in Zimbabwe. #RamsarCOP15
July 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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الأراضي الرطبة هي مصدر حياة للطيور والبشر وجميع الكائنات الحية في كل مكان. 🌿
لكنها تختفي بسرعة مقلقة.
⚠️ فقدان 22٪ من الأراضي الرطبة منذ عام 1970.
⚠️ واحدة من كل أربع أراضٍ رطبة في حالة متدهورة.
⚠️ قد تختفي نسبة إضافية تصل إلى 20٪ بحلول عام 2050.
🔗 لمعرفة المزيد:
www.global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org
birdlifeglobal.bsky.social BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · Jul 15
Wetlands are lifelines for birds, people and all life everywhere. 🌿

But they’re disappearing fast.

⚠️ 22% wetlands lost since 1970.

⚠️ 1 in 4 wetlands are in poor condition.

⚠️ Up to 20% more could vanish by 2050.

🔗 Learn more here: www.global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org
July 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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🕊️ Saudi Summer: A Vital Stop for Migratory Birds! 🌍
Every summer, Saudi Arabia becomes a sanctuary for thousands of migratory birds that either pass through or breed across its diverse habitats, including the Red Sea coasts, Farasan Islands, Asir Mountains, and Taif highlands.
صيف السعودية.. وجهة الطيور المهاجرة سنوياً
أوضح المستشار وعضو مجلس إدارة المركز الوطني لتنمية الحياة الفطرية، الدكتور محمد بن يسلم شبراق، في تصريح لـ«العربية.نت»، أن هجرة الطيور إلى السعودية ظاهرة
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July 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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2nd Call for Small Grants!
BirdLife & DOPPS invite CSOs in the Mediterranean to apply for $15K–$40K grants for coastal & plant biodiversity.
Open: 30 June – 1 Aug 2025
Send LOI: CEPF-MED-RIT@birdlife.org
Min. project: 12 months (Nov 2025–Aug 2027)
More information: birdlife-hatch.org/news/2703771
2nd Call for Proposals in the Mediterranean Basin Biodiversity Hotspot
Pour le français, faites défiler vers le bas. Para português, desça a página. للغة العربية، انتقل إلى الأسفل Small Grants Call: Mediterranean Biodiversity Hotspot BirdLife International and DOPPS, th...
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July 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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📣An incredible $2.5million reinvested back into biodiversity data, thanks to unprecedented growth of Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) in 2024.

This has enabled us to assess 42% of the world’s birds for IUCN Red List over the last year.🦅

Find out more👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07...
IBAT celebrates doubled investment in nature data
The Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool Alliance has announced that its 2024 investment in biodiversity data reached a record level of USD 2.5 million.
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July 1, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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From creating the world’s largest Marine Protected Area and first Indigenous-led marine reserve, Pacific nations are redefining ocean conservation. 🌏

Discover how we are supporting projects across the region to turn bold conservation visions into reality.💙

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Turning the Tide: Pacific Nations Lead in Ocean Conservation
From creating the world’s largest Marine Protected Area to launching the biggest Indigenous-led marine reserve on earth, Pacific nations are redefining ocean conservation. In parallel…
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July 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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It’s #WorldSeabirdDay !🌊🐧

Explore the 17 types of seabirds that the 365 species are grouped into, from huge albatrosses down to small storm-petrels.

Seabirds soar over oceans, line the coastlines and nest on islands.🏝️

Everything you need to know about seabirds👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07...
Everything you need to know about seabirds!
Seabirds soar over oceans, line coasts and nest on islands. When healthy ecosystems thrive, seabirds thrive.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Exciting news! The first #Restoration Factsheet by the #MedWetManagersNetwork is out — and it features Azraq Wetland Reserve in Jordan! 💧🦆
We're pleased to share this important milestone; it's a powerful and inspiring example of wetland restoration in Middle East.
July 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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A Major Step for Migratory Bird Protection!
The National Center for Wildlife (NCW) in Saudi Arabia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BirdLife International Middle East to strengthen regional cooperation in protecting migratory birds and conserving biodiversity across the region.
July 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Adnan Mohammad Said Al-Budeiri, former Regional Director of the BirdLife Middle East Office.
A passionate conservationist, Adnan played a key role in protecting nature across the region.
Our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.
June 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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In a major step to protect the Endangered Steppe Eagle, a regional meeting was held in Kazakhstan with the participation of experts from across the region, to explore practical conservation solutions and promote regional and international collaboration.
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June 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Loving all of them🥰

#bird #birdtit #birdmeme #ornithology
June 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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For migratory species that rely on connected, healthy ecosystems across borders, #LandRestoration isn’t just important, it’s essential for survival! 🐘

Today is #DesertificationAndDroughtDay. Protecting life on Earth starts with land. Find out what you can do to help: www.unccd.int/events/deser...
June 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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BirdLife International backs new task force tackling illegal bird killing in South‑West Asia 🕊️
A milestone for migratory bird protection and international cooperation. 🌍
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June 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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🌊 إنجاز كبير من أجل محيطاتنا:
اختُتم المؤتمر الثالث للأمم المتحدة حول المحيطات بسيل من الالتزامات الطموحة!
مارتينا فولبي دونلون، قائدة الاتصالات المناخية في الأمم المتحدة أكدت على أن
" مؤتمر المحيطات الثالث كان انتصارًا للتعددية، وللعِلم، وللقانون الدولي!".
birdlifeglobal.bsky.social BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · Jun 16
Major win for our ocean: the Third UN Ocean Conference concluded with a wave of commitments!🌊

"UNOC was a win for multilateralism, win for science and win for international law!" Martina Volpe Donlon, Climate Communications Lead UN.

Check out our summary of #UNOC3👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/06...
Major Win for Our Ocean: Third UN Ocean Conference closes with wave of commitments
Read on to find out what happened at the Third UN Ocean Conference last week.
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June 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM