Ramsar Standing Committee 67 Advances Global Wetland Agenda with Key Decisions on Strategic Plan and Partnerships
Geneva, Switzerland – May 4, 2026 – The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands’ Standing Committee (SC67)…
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Winoto Kusumo Wetland Atlas Launched to Combat Alarming Global Wetland Loss and Drive Conservation Investment
Netherlands, April 9, 2026 – In a critical move to address the accelerating global decline…
Featherweight Wonder: Curlew Sandpiper ‘Delta’ Achieves Monumental 3,870km Non-Stop Flight Across Africa
The skies above Africa have borne witness to a truly extraordinary feat of avian endurance,…
The Pantanal Declaration Ushers in a New Era for Migratory Species Conservation at CMS COP15
The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), held…
Afghanistan Rejoins International Waterbird Census: A Resounding Call for Conservation Amidst Global Challenges
In January 2026, Afghanistan marked a significant return to the International Waterbird Census (IWC) for…
The Global Assessment of Migratory Freshwater Fishes Reveals Alarming Collapse of Vital Aquatic Ecosystems
The world’s rivers are witnessing a silent crisis, with some of the planet’s most significant…
The US-Iran War Fuels an Energy Crisis in the Philippines, Highlighting the Urgent Need for Renewable Energy Solutions
The Philippines is currently grappling with a severe energy crisis, exacerbated by the ongoing geopolitical…
The Camargue at a Crossroads: International Wetland Jewel Faces Development Pressures Amidst Democratic Deficit
As spring unfurls across the Camargue, a region of unparalleled natural beauty in southern France,…
Europe’s Freshwater Fish on the Brink: Landmark Red List Reveals Alarming Decline and Urgent Need for Action
The updated European Red List of Freshwater Fishes, the most comprehensive assessment in 15 years,…
BirdLife South Africa Launches Groundbreaking Shorebird Tracking Initiative from Velddrif
Velddrif, Western Cape, South Africa – A pioneering research initiative spearheaded by BirdLife South Africa…
