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Why are we worried about the Lady’s Mile road upgrade?
The track through the precious natural area of Lady’s Mile is to
July 31, 2023
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Making history in the fight against poison use, a serious wildlife crime
This is probably the first time in history that multiple countries are collaborating to fight wildlife crime. The tagline of the Wildlife Crime Academy captures it neatly: “Fighting wildlife crime. Together.”
May 31, 2023
Policy
Κοινή δήλωση για το Τοπικό Σχέδιο Ακάμα
Το BirdLife Cyprus, το Terra Cypria – Το Κυπριακό Ίδρυμα Προστασίας του Περιβάλλοντος, η Πρωτοβουλία
January 19, 2023
Policy
Cyprus falls flat on the way it implements EU environmental laws and policies
From the way we treat our most valuable natural areas to how
December 2, 2022
Policy
Akamas Peninsula: The day after
In early 2021, the Planning Council presented what was a truly bad
August 30, 2022
Policy
Latest updates on Akamas: What did the Environment Department say about the Local Plan?
A month after our last update, we bring you the latest developments regarding the Akamas Local Plan, in the form of 5 new questions.
August 2, 2022
Conservation & Science
The latest on Akamas in 5 questions
‘Akamas’ is a word which, unfortunately, has become synonymous with dispute in
July 4, 2022
In the press
Ανοικτή Επιστολή προς Διευθυντή Τμήματος Περιβάλλοντος: Επιτακτική ανάγκη για έκδοση αρνητικής Έκθεσης Ειδικής Οικολογικής Αξιολόγησης για το προτεινόμενο Τοπικό Σχέδιο Ακάμα
Ανοικτή Επιστολή του BirdLife Cyprus / Πτηνολογικού Συνδέσμου Κύπρου, του Terra Cypria – Το Κυπριακό Ίδρυμα Προστασίας του Περιβάλλοντος, της Κυπριακής Ομοσπονδίας Κυνηγίου & Διαχείρισης Άγριας Ζωής, της Πρωτοβουλίας για τη Διάσωση των Φυσικών Ακτών και της Κίνησης Save Akamas / Save Cyprus.
June 10, 2022
Policy
Good news: Protected sites in Cyprus off-limits for renewables
At a time when the need to turn to renewables is more pressing than ever, Cyprus has finally managed to find a good recipe: a climate policy that goes hand-in-hand with biodiversity policy!
April 4, 2022
Policy
Turtle Doves are sending out an SOS
In recent years, there has been a discussion regarding the Turtle dove and what measures can be taken to help its recovery. But what is the current population status of the species, what are the reasons that have led to its significant decrease and what discussions are taking place at a European level in order to help it?
July 30, 2021
Policy
Your voice matters: tell the EU Commission what nature restoration across the EU should look like
Nature as we know it is heading towards extinction. And it’s because
March 10, 2021
Policy
What farming future do we want?
What do we want from our farmers? Do we want maximum production,
September 4, 2020
Policy
New solar-thermal park in Alassa puts Cyprus vultures at risk
News of the Ministerial Council approving a framework for financial support of
August 30, 2019
Policy
Open letter to the Minister of Environment: Small voices with a big message
Dear Minister, As you know, our seas have been under attack for
April 25, 2019
Policy
The battle for the EU’s soul is a fight for a liveable planet. And we need you to fight it.
BirdLife Europe and Central Asia’s Senior Head of Policy, Ariel Brunner, shares
March 5, 2019
Policy
On the 2020 Renewables race – what will be the price for nature and agriculture?
As we are heading towards 2020, we are approaching the deadline to
December 30, 2018
Policy
Latest updates about Akamas: The 5 questions you are too hesitant to ask
Akamas is a word which, unfortunately, has been synonymous with dispute in public discourse, for at least the last decade. The impression is often given that Akamas is an issue that remains seemingly inactive, but which every couple of months returns and sweeps the Press and Media, communicating many different messages, before it is put back to rest until the next outburst.
November 30, 2018
Policy
Natural areas at risk from new photovoltaic parks
Climate change is one of the most important threats the planet is
November 5, 2018
Policy
Operation Turtle Dove: What will Cyprus do?
The EU Action Plan for the Turtle Dove is a major step
June 4, 2018
Policy
Last chance for the CAP
The future of our countryside is up for debate in Brussels right
March 30, 2018
Policy
Dust from enduro race settles on nature protection legislation
Cape Greco is not only the most spectacular area of the east
March 30, 2018
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