International

Continued Government failure will result in extinctions

10 November 2008

The Government is not doing enough to protect threatened wildlife in England and the UK Overseas Territories, warns the Environmental Audit Committee today.

Prince praises rainforest initiative

3 November 2008

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has paid his first visit to one of the world’s most innovative rainforest conservation projects.

Rainforest scheme graced by Royal visit

31 October 2008

HRH The Prince of Wales will this Sunday (November 2) visit one of the world’s most innovative rainforest conservation projects as part of his Far East tour.

Poison blamed for rare birds' deaths

27 October 2008

Rare birds have been found poisoned in a remote Jordanian desert hundreds of miles from their breeding grounds in Turkey.

Malta designates protected areas for birds

20 October 2008

Malta’s decision to designate 11 sites in the Maltese Islands as Special Protection Areas (SPA) for birds will help to safeguard Malta’s wildlife and will benefit Maltese residents and the tourism industry.

President Bush throws threatened albatrosses a lifeline

17 October 2008

In the twilight of his presidency, George W. Bush has recognised the international importance the United States has for protecting globally-threatened seabirds, including albatrosses.

Decline in world's birds points to environmental crisis

22 September 2008

Birds are in decline across the world, providing evidence of a rapid deterioration in the global environment that is affecting all life on Earth.

Scientists ousted over work to save flamingos

2 September 2008

Three high-ranking scientists face disciplinary action and the loss of their jobs because of their work to save rare lesser flamingos in South Africa.

Canal diverted to save rare bird

18 August 2008

A canal being built to bring water to India’s fourth largest city is being re-routed to save one of the world’s rarest birds.

Donors champion lapwing's cause

13 August 2008

Donors are stepping in to help the rare sociable lapwing recover its numbers.