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The BirdLife Africa Partnership emphasizes developing positive linkages between #birds, biodiversity and the livelihoods of people.

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@BirdLifeAfrica
BirdLife Africa
7 months
🌍 In 2023, the BirdLife Partnership in #Africa made remarkable strides in conservation across the continent! Discover more inspiring stories and achievements in our 2023 Africa Report.🌿 🇬🇧📖: 🇫🇷📖: #Conservation @BirdLife_News
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#Women are driving change in conservation across the #BirdLife Partnership! This #WomenInScienceDay, we celebrate their dedication to protecting birds and biodiversity worldwide. Meet the inspiring women making a difference👉 #WomenInScience#Conservation
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#Tanzania’s #wetlands are essential for biodiversity, water resources, and local livelihoods. However, they face threats from human activities and climate change. Conservation efforts are key to protecting these ecosystems and the wildlife they support 👉
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After 3 days of insightful discussions, collaboration, and strategic planning, our workshop on the #conservation of the #Black-tailedGodwit has come to a successful close This marks an important step towards protecting this iconic migratory bird and its habitats across Africa
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🚀 The #Black-tailedGodwit conservation workshop kicked off today at #BirdLife’s office in #Senegal! BL partners are refining proposals to align with the AEWA Species Action Plan. Together, we’re protecting this iconic #migratorybird & its habitats. #Conservationmatters #
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📢 Exciting News from São Tomé & Príncipe! 📢 We are thrilled to announce the launch of the São Tomé Team’s first newsletter! 🎉 This edition brings you the latest updates on our conservation efforts and inspiring stories from the field. Read it here :
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BirdLife Africa
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This #WorldWetlandsDay, discover how communities in Kenya are fighting to protect Yala Swamp, a vital wetland that sustains people, wildlife, and biodiversity. Read their inspiring story👉 @RamsarConv #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture #WWD2025
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BirdLife Africa
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People depend on wetlands for livelihoods in agriculture, tourism and recreation. About 1 in 8 people make their livelihoods from wetlands in ways that also deliver food, water supplies, transport and leisure. Protect wetlands, protect livelihoods!💚 #ActForWetlands#WWD2025
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BirdLife Africa
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Peatlands, mangroves and seagrasses are the most effective carbon sinks on Earth. The loss of wetlands could worsen the impact of climate change. This #WorldWetlandsDay, let’s act commit to protect & restore our wetlands! #ActForWetlands #wwd2025 #wetlandsforourcommonfuture
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BirdLife Africa
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Wetlands link mountains to oceans, span national borders, connect different habitats and facilitate the movement of species. They’re vital for maintaining genetic diversity and healthy populations. #WorldWetlandsDay #WetlandsCOP15 #WWD2025 #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture
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BirdLife Africa
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In Chia Lagoon, Malawi, a community-led approach is restoring wetlands, safeguarding biodiversity & supporting livelihoods. 💧🐦 Let’s commit to safeguarding these vital ecosystems! @RamsarConv 🔗 Learn more: #WWD2025 #ActForWetlands#WetlandsCOP15
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Happy World Wetlands Day! Let’s protect, restore, and invest in wetlands for people, nature, and future generations. 💙🌱 #ActForWetlands #WWD2025 #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture #WetlandConservation #WorldWetlandsDay #ProtectWetlands #Biodiversity
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BirdLife Africa
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🚨 Vultures Crisis🚨 On 19 January, 18 Critically endangered Hooded Vultures were found dead in Guinea- Bissau. The vultures had their heads cut off, a pointer to belief-based use of vultures. 🦅 are essential for our ecosystems. we must protect them 💚 #SaveAfricasVultures
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BirdLife Africa
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The DARWIN project in Senegal advances biodiversity conservation! 🌿🐦 This week, RSPB joined us for a project review, mapping progress & future steps. 🔜 Next up: 📅 KBA/IBA training (Feb 17-21) to strengthen local conservation. #KBA #BiodiversityConservation # Birdlife
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BirdLife Africa
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🌊🐧 This breathtaking footage of an African Penguin gracefully swimming in the ocean is a powerful reminder of nature’s beauty. Now, more than ever, we must act to safeguard the African 🐧 and the ecosystems they call home. Act now👉 #SaveAfricanPenguins
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BirdLife Africa
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🚨 Time is running out for the African Penguin! 🐧 In just 100 years, their population has plummeted by 97%! due to Overfishing of their main food: sardines and anchovies. 🐟 Act now to protect them! 👉 #SaveAfricanPenguins
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BirdLife Africa
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Our dedicated teams and partners are currently in the field contributing to the international #waterbirds Census! 🐦💧 This work helps monitor waterbirds and protect vital wetlands for nature and people #WaterbirdCensus #ConservationEfforts #Biodiversity #birdconservation
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BirdLife Africa
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Birdsong isn’t just beautiful—it’s a health check for our planet 🌍. A thriving chorus = a thriving ecosystem. Silence? A warning sign. Let's protect their songs and the habitats that keep them alive. 🎶🐦 #Conservation#Biodiversity More👉
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BirdLife Africa
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🌡️ 2024’s climate extremes—heatwaves, floods, and more—are a wake-up call. 🌍 The time for action is now. Together, we can build a sustainable future. #SaveThePlanet #GreenFuture#Sustainability #ActNow More👉
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BirdLife Africa
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Coral reefs are bleaching, and it’s not just about beauty—it’s about biodiversity and livelihoods. 🌊 Climate action can turn the tide. Let’s protect our oceans 💙 #OceanConservation More👉
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BirdLife Africa
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Birds are evolving to beat the heat! 🐦🌡️ Climate change is driving adaptations like larger beaks and smaller wings. While nature’s resilience amazes us, it’s a wake-up call to act for our planet. 🌍🌱💚 #ClimateChange #BirdLife #Conservationmatters More👉
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