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ЕP for Birds LIFE Project - Safe powerlines for endangered birds

Full name of the project Reduction of mortality risk on globally endangered birds through retrofitting of hazardous overhead power lines in South-eastern Europe. Objectives Reduce human-induced mortality of the globally endangered Eastern Imperial Eagle and Egyptian Vulture. The project will implement cutting-edge solutions to prevent bird mortality caused by electrocution and collisions with overhead power lines, a significant threat to both species. Activities Insulating over 17,000 hazardous…

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New video and study: The hidden dangers of pesticide misuse on health

Pesticides, initially designed to rid us of pests, bring with them hidden dangers when misused, casting a shadow over our daily lives and overall health. The consequences of mishandling these toxic substances reach far beyond their intended purpose, posing a grave threat to human health, particularly among vulnerable groups such as children. In reality, a single misstep with pesticides can lead to unexpected accidents, affecting not only us but also our loved ones in ways we never could have…

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Balkan Detox Life

Duration : 2018-2022 Financed by: Life Program of the European Union Co-funded by: Vulture Conservation Foundation , MAVA Foundation, EuroNatur, as well as The Whitley Fund , and the The Fund for Environment and Energy Efficiency . Project Coordinator: Vulture Conservation Foundation Partners: MES, Albanian Ornithological Association, BIOM , Birds Protection and Study Society of Serbia , The Wild Flora and Fauna Fund, The Greek Ornithological Society, Nase Ptice and PPNEA Goal of the project:…

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One Flew over the Stork’s Nest: Identifying threats to two wet meadows in IBA Lower Vardar – phase 1

Time frame: November 2018- August 2019 Funding: Euronatur Foundation, Germany Coordinating beneficiary : Euronatur Foundation, Germany Associated beneficiaries : Municipality Gevgelja, Municipality Bogdanci, local communities Stojakovo and Bogordica, Water management unit Gevgelija Project goal: This projects efforts will be dedicated towards identifying the type and amount of water that feed into the ditches and canals (and ultimately in the wet meadows Gjol and Gjeren), identification of the…

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Adriatic flyways 4 - Macedonia

Time frame : 2018-2022 Funding: MAVA Foundation Coordinating beneficiary : Euronatur Foundation, Germany Associated beneficiaries : Association BIOM (BirdLife Croatia), Bird Protection and Study Society of Serbia (BPSSS, BirdLife Serbia), Nase Ptice (Bosnia and Hercegovina), Albanian Onithological Society (AOS, Albania), Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania (PPNEA, Albania) . Project goal: Monitoring bird electrocution and collision with medium-voltage pylon lines in…

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Egyptian Vulture New LIFE

Time frame : 2018-2022 Funding: The European Union LIFE programme (LIFE16 NAT/BG/000874) Coordinating beneficiary : Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds / BirdLife Bulgaria (BSPB) Associated beneficiaries : Hellenic Ornithological Society / Birdlife Greece (HOS) , WWF Greece , Royal Society for the Protection of Birds / BirdLife UK (RSPB) , Doğa Derneği / BirdLife Turkey (DD) , BirdLife Middle East , BirdLife Africa, A.P. Leventis, Ornithological and Research Institute (APLORI), CMS…

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Balkan Anti-Poisoning Project

Time frame: 2018-2020 Funding: MAVA Foundation, Vulture Conservation Foundation Project goal: Preparation of a national strategy addressing wildlife poisoning incidents by involving competent institutions, extending institutional capacity and raising public awareness. Contact person: Nenad Petrovski petrovski@mes.org.mk Проектни Активности

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Macedonian Breeding Bird Atlas

Time frame: 2015–2016 Funding: MAVA Foundation, Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde und Vogelschutz Project goal: Continuous collection of quantitative data on Macedonian nesting fauna as input for the preparation of the European Breeding Bird Atlas, as well as capacity enhancement in MES for bird study and conservation. Moreover, the goal is also to provide training to a new generation of birders in Macedonia. Contact person: Danka Uzunova uzunova@mes.org.mk Проектни активности

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Capacity Building for Flyway Conservation in the Mediterranean

Time frame: 2012– Funding: MAVA Foundation Partners: Doga Dernegi (Turkey), Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon, BirdLife Cyprus, BirdLife Malta, Centre for Protection and Research of Birds of Montenegro, Research Group for the Protection of Birds in Morocco, and Les Amis des Oiseaux (Tunisia) Project goal: Project’s main goal is to protect African-Eurasian flyways by establishing a firm and dynamic NGO network in the Mediterranean. The project aims at strengthening the eight…

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Vulture Conservation Project in Macedonia

Time frame : 2002–2008 Funding : Frankfurt Zoological Society, Vulture Conservation Fund, with additional financial support by the European Commission, Lush Ltd. and BirdLife International Project goal : Vulture conservation in the Balkans and the neighbouring countries. Contact person: Danka Uzunova uzunova@mes.org.mk Новости од МЕД

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