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How countries can contribute to ocean governance in Africa

Ocean governance is an important aspect of global governance. However, one of the challenges facing ocean governance is lack of an international governing mechanism...

BirdLife inaugurates conservation forum to address Africa’s vulture crisis

BirdLife Africa on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 launched the Vulture Conservation Forum, a platform of its network of partners and collaborators from more than...

Declining vulture populations should be a wakeup call

Every year the world marks the International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) in September, to raise awareness about vultures. However, the picture is not rosy...

BirdLife lists threatened World Heritage Sites in Africa as UNESCO committee meets

As the two-week extended 44th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee commenced on Friday, July 16, 2021, BirdLife International has raised global attention...

International Day of Forests: Why restoring Africa’s forests is critical

As the world celebrates the 2021 International Day of Forests (IDF) on March 21, spotlight is increasingly on the depletion of these critical ecosystems....

Beyond borders: Urgent action needed to save migratory birds

Around the world, migratory birds provide immeasurable value to the environment. From pollination, to controlling pests, to food sources for other wildlife species, migratory...

Endangered bird species rebound on predator-free Pacific islands

Five remote Pacific islands are once again safe havens for four of the world’s rarest bird species following the success of one of the...

Virtual reality film to connect audiences with penguin protection

For the first time, digital audiences can be transported to a sub-antarctic penguin colony to immerse themselves in the lives of penguin species, thanks...

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10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products of human prosperity - and one of the most underestimated...
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‘Reducing demand’ identified a complementary strategy to combat illegal wildlife trade 

Demand for wildlife products supplied through illegal trade supply chains continues to place significant pressure on many wild species....

Scaling up clean cooking solutions requires affordable finance, pragmatic approach

The lack of access to clean cooking which continues the dependence on traditional cooking fuels has substantial impact to...

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10 key takeaways that explain the global waste crisis

Solid waste is one of the most visible by-products...

‘Reducing demand’ identified a complementary strategy to combat illegal wildlife trade 

Demand for wildlife products supplied through illegal trade supply...