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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · 19h

The World Bank and BirdLife International have joined forces to protect the African-Eurasian Flyway a migratory route used by over 2 billion birds. Together we’ll scale conservation efforts, restore critical habitats, and connect communities across borders. 🌿🕊️

👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/10...

World Bank and BirdLife launch historic conservation push

The latest Global Flyway Initiative aims to save critical bird habitats and link three continents across the African-Eurasian Flyway…

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BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · 3d

It's #WorldHabitatDay ! 🌎

From pole to pole, over forests, wetlands, mountains and seas, and across the migration paths of the world, birds know no borders. And neither do we. 🦜🗺️

Connecting countries, continents and cultures, we pull together to conserve and restore species and habitats.🙌

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · 12d

We are #hiring!

We are looking for a consultant to review the barriers to the adoption of lead-free ammunition
‼️Application deadline: Friday 3 October 2025 (COB EAT)
📍Location: Southern Africa
⏱️Duration: 5 months

More details 👉 tinyurl.com/mr3dcmnt

#ConservationJobs #SouthernAfrica #NowHiring

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · 29d

🌍 In 2024, the #BirdLife Partnership in Africa made remarkable #impact in #conservation across the continent! Discover more inspiring stories and achievements in our 2024 #Africa #Report. 📑
Here in English : www.birdlife.org/wp-content/u...

And in French: www.birdlife.org/wp-content/u...

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · Sep 6

🌍 Across Africa, BirdLife and its partners are committed to protecting vultures. This #IVAD, we're sharing action & impact insights. From new anti-poisoning strategies to groundbreaking research on vulture ecosystem value. Conserving vultures=safeguarding resilient ecosystems
#SaveAfricaVultures

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · Sep 5

#Vultures provide US$1.8 billion in ecosystem services annually in Southern #Africa alone, yet they face critical threats. #BirdLife Partnership is taking action across the continent to ensure a future for these vital species.

#IVAD2025 #SaveAfricasVultures

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · Aug 29

A huge win for people and nature! The #Tanzanian government has officially ruled out any large-scale soda ash mining at Lake Natron a vital #Ramsar wetland and the only major breeding ground for Africa’s #flamingos.

Read more: tinyurl.com/24wdb7r4

#SaveLakeNatron#conservationmatters

Controversial mining project in Tanzania’s Lake Natron halted

A controversial soda ash mining project at Lake Natron, Tanzania has been stopped, safeguarding one of the world’s most important breeding site for Lesser Flamingos.

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BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · Aug 26

Local champions in Rwanda are bringing life back to the land. 💚

With BirdLife Partner Nature Rwanda, we’re working with communities in Bweyeye to restore degraded ecosystems, protect Nyungwe National Park and safeguard 300+ bird species. 🐦

🎥 Watch the inspiring story here: bit.ly/47izz1F

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · Aug 22

How does conflict affect nature? In this BBC interview, Alex Ngari, BirdLife Programme Manager, Migratory Birds and Flyways, sheds light on how the war in Sudan is impacting migratory birds and the ecosystems they depend on.

Listen here👉 www.bbc.com/audio/play/p... (From 18:40)

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · Aug 5

Discover the State of the World’s Birds!

Our 2025 annual update is now live! It summarises key insights in conservation science, spotlighting emerging trends and inspiring progress.

Explore the full update here: datazone.birdlife.org/articles/sta...

#BirdConservation #GlobalFlyways #BirdNews

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · Aug 4

That's great! Thank you.

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · Aug 4

Last week the global community wrapped up #RamsarCOP15 in Victoria Falls!
BirdLife and partners stood strong for wetlands, advocating for restoration, protection, and action.

Catch the key takeaways from the conference here 👉
www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07...

Major wetlands conference concludes successfully at Victoria Falls

In a major win for wetlands, the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Wetlands concluded successfully today under the strong leadership of Zimbabwe.

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · Jul 29

As #RamsarCOP15 continues, BirdLife CEO Martin Harper highlights the urgency of protecting wetlands, life-sustaining ecosystems that support billions of people and countless species worldwide.

Watch the Interview here: ow.ly/5OIM50WvEOm

The interview starts from 12:00

#WetlandConservation

Mint | Safeguarding Wetlands: Spotlight On Ramsar COP 15 | ZTN

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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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! 👏

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · Jul 26

Today at #RamsarCOP15, during the Wetlands Conservation in Africa side event, Dr. Lloyd from BirdLife South Africa shared new Best Practice Guidelines for High-Elevation Wetland and Peatland Management, supporting stronger, science-based protection.

📘 Explore the guidelines here: ow.ly/CP8P50WvE2n

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · Jul 26

#RamsarCOP15 Panel discussion at the Wetlands Conservation in Africa side event, with panellists highlighting their wetlands conservation experiences in Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya and South Africa

#Wetlandsconservation #AfricaConservation

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · Jul 26

#Ramsarcop15
#BirdLife partners host a side event on strengthening #Wetland Conservation: From Policy to Practice. The event focuses on key issues, challenges, and opportunities in wetland conservation across #Africa and beyond, with a particular emphasis on turning policy into tangible action.

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BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · Jul 23

Noticed we’ve been talking about wetlands a lot? Here’s why.💧

Today, as Ramsar COP15 opens in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, we’re proud to stand with over 20 BirdLife Partners, bringing nature’s voice to the global stage.🌍

Read more about our work to protect wetlands 👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07...

Ramsar COP15: Saving the World’s Wetlands

Wetlands are lifelines for birds, people and the planet we share. As the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands COP15 opens in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, we are championing the places and communities working to...

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Key Biodiversity Areas @keybiodiversity.bsky.social · Jul 17

In the lead-up to the #RamsarCOP15, let's reflect on all that wetlands do, from protecting biodiversity to building climate-resilient cities.

As the world prepares to come together to meet, reflect and act, let’s raise our voices and celebrate the power of wetlands.

@ramsar.org

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · Jul 17

Join us in our mission to build a future where wetlands and all life thrive

🗓 24 July | 13:30-14:30 CAT(UTC+2)
📍 Room Kalala, Elephant Hills Resort #RamsarCOP15 Venue
🎙️ With WWF, WWT, Wetlands International, IUCN, IWMI & GEF

Register here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/BYQWHFY

#RamsarCOP15 #Wetlands

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · Jul 15

The #GWO2025 launched today. The report to which BirdLife contributed, shows wetlands are worth up to $39 trillion yearly in ecosystem services, yet they’re vanishing fast. As we head into #WetlandsCOP15, it's a powerful reminder of why we must act now to restore and protect them.

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BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · Jul 14

Huge win for migratory birds!✨

Today, we celebrate the declaration of the Bijagós Archipelago in Guinea-Bissau as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. 🏛️

This rare marine and coastal ecosystem is a critical site for more than 870,000 migratory birds.🐦

Discover more here 🔗  trt.global/afrika-engli...

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · Jul 4

Every year, thousands of #seabirds are accidentally caught and killed by fishing gear.

By introducing simple technologies like the #Scarybird and changing some fishing habits, we can make a big difference.

Small innovations can have a huge impact protecting our wildlife.

#BycatchSolutions

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · Jun 24

We are Hiring!

We are looking for a #KBA Regional Focal Point for Africa, who will also support our work in Francophone countries elsewhere in the world. 🌎

‼️Application deadline: Sunday, 20 July 2025– 22:59 GMT

Find More information and apply here➡️ bit.ly/4liHAYe

#ConservationCareers

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BirdLife Africa @birdlifeafrica.bsky.social · Jun 13

🌊 Big news from #UNOC3! The High Seas Treaty is now just 10 ratifications away from entering into force. 🌐

This milestone brings us closer to protecting nearly two-thirds of our #ocean that lies beyond national borders.

🔗More: highseasalliance.org/2025/06/13/i...

#BBNJ#HighSeasTreaty

INTERNATIONAL OCEAN CONFERENCE ENDS WITH HIGH SEAS TREATY ON VERGE OF ENTRY INTO FORCE - High Seas Alliance

Nice, 13 June 2025. The 3rd UN Ocean Conference is ending today with a historic step towards ensuring greater High Seas protection. With 19 additional countries depositing their ratifications, the tot...

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