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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
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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
Συνέντευξη: Τι διακυβεύεται στον Ακάμα
Ακολουθεί συνέντευξη που έδωσε ο Διευθυντής του BirdLife Cyprus, Μάρτιν Χέλλικαρ, για την ιστοσελίδα ενημέρωσης Stockwatch, σχετικά με τις πρόσφατες εξελίξεις για το υπό εξέταση Τοπικό Σχέδιο Ακάμα. Η ολοκλήρωση της εκτίμησης των επιπτώσεων του υπό εκπόνηση Τοπικού Σχεδίου Ακάμα με την έκδοση της Ειδικής Οικολογικής Αξιολόγησης από το Τμήμα Περιβάλλοντος αναμένεται εντός των ημερών.
June 6, 2022
Conservation & Science
A wetland gem in need of some TLC
This article was first published in the Cyprus Mail newspaper on 16 March 2022, as opinion piece written
by our Director Martin Hellicar.
April 19, 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
Conservation & Science
How many more Flamingos must we lose before we do something about lead pollution?
Since the time of writing of this article, another Flamingo was found in distress at Paralimni Lake. The bird was taken to a vet, and despite all efforts, it died shortly after. X-rays showed presence of shotgun pellets in the stomach and throat.
February 1, 2022
Conservation & Science
What is happening with Akamas? The latest developments
We all know of the importance of the Akamas Peninsula as one of the last remaining natural coastal areas in Cyprus, and of the development threat it faces. We bring you the latest developments, answering the ‘most frequently asked’ questions of recent months.
July 2, 2021
In the press
Μας ταΐζουν κουτόχορτο με τους όρους περιβαλλοντικών αξιολογήσεων
Πρόσφατες περιπτώσεις παράτυπων και προβληματικών διαδικασιών για την περιβαλλοντική αξιολόγηση έργων κοντά σε προστατευόμενες περιοχές υποσκάπτουν την πρόοδο που έχει γίνει τα τελευταία χρόνια.
June 23, 2021
In the press
Τρίτωσε το κακό με τον αυτοκινητόδρομο Αστρομερίτη – Ευρύχου
Η αρχή έγινε με τη Μαρίνα στην Αγία Νάπα, μετά ακολούθησε ο
April 9, 2021
In the press
Cyprus’ Flamingos make headlines on Euronews
The issue of lead poisoning of Flamingos at our key wetlands has
March 10, 2021
Conservation & Science
Monitoring birds with camera traps
Can you spot the camera in the photo below? Barely, right? Birds also tend not to notice it. This is why this nifty gadget is helping us record key data on key species, with zero disturbance and without us even being there.
February 25, 2021
In the press
Is Paralimni Lake being drained again?
These past few days, Paralimni Lake has been ‘mysteriously’ losing a significant
January 23, 2020
In the press
Almost 2500 citizens say no to the new Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway
The ‘voice’ of almost 2500 citizens saying no to the new Pafos-Polis
November 19, 2019
In the press
Pafos-Polis motorway: Public Interest or Public Loss?
Ezousa Valley is a unique Natura 2000 site and one of the
September 24, 2019
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
In the press
Three heavy blows to Cyprus nature: the undermining of the Natura 2000 network
At a time when nature is facing an unprecedented crisis, states now
July 2, 2019
Conservation & Science
Cape Greco remains safe from golf development
Between the heaps of pessimistic and grim news about nature and the
March 5, 2019
Conservation & Science
Requesting what should be self-evident about the most important nesting beach for Caretta caretta in Cyprus
The Natura 2000 beach “Polis-Gialia” is considered the most important nesting beach
December 30, 2018
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
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