Ireland: Parliamentary Committee Discusses Sustainable Hunting of Wild Birds and Rural Pursuits
In conjunction with FACE’s Irish member organisation, Dr. David Scallan, FACE Secretary General...
02 April, 2026
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Nature Conservation
UN Developments on Migratory Species
FACE Senior Conservation Manager, Cy Griffin, attended the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP15)...
02 April, 2026
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Upcoming “Stress Test” for the Birds and Habitats Directives
The EU Birds Directive is a foundational piece of EU law on bird conservation and sustainable hunting...
24 February, 2026
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Commission kicks off implementation dialogue on EU environmental directives
Looking more broadly at EU environmental law, the European Commission is engaging with stakeholders...
24 February, 2026
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European progress towards the Global Biodiversity Framework
On 12 February, the European Commission published the 7th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on progress ...
24 February, 2026
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European Parliament Petitions Committee visit to Cabañeros National Park
From 16–18 February, Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions (PETI) visited Cabañeros National Park (Spain) ...
24 February, 2026
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FACE contributes to EU discussions on the Trans-European Nature Network
FACE was represented at the “From science to action” workshop on strategic planning for the Trans-European Nature Network...
23 January, 2026
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European Bird Hunting Developments: Adaptive Harvest Management for Quail, Pochard and Wigeon
FACE continues to follow developments under the Adaptive Harvest Management framework...
23 January, 2026
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Biodiversity Manifesto: French hunters conserving wetlands and biodiversity in Gironde
In the Gironde department (France), hunters play a significant role in the conservation and management of wetlands, one of Europe’s most threatened ecosystems....
23 January, 2026
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New science confirms hunting’s role in conservation – relevance for Europe
A recent peer-reviewed study published in Nature Sustainability analysed IUCN Red List data for more than 1,600 terrestrial mammal ...
17 December, 2025
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Farmers’ Demonstration in Brussels Highlights Ongoing Debate on the Future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
A large farmers’ demonstration is taking place in Brussels today (Thursday, 18 December), reflecting ongoing discussions and concerns ...
17 December, 2025
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FACE at the CMS Scientific Council
This week, FACE is represented by Cy Griffin at the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)...
17 December, 2025
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How countries report on wildlife and nature
Every six years, EU countries must report to the European Commission on the condition of Europe’s wildlife and natural habitats. ...
17 December, 2025
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Waterbird conservation and management: Updates from AEWA
The 9th Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA MOP9)...
28 November, 2025
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What’s happening with Bird Flu?
The latest surveillance data show that this season’s wave...
27 November, 2025
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German Hunters Launch Digital Mallard Wing Monitoring
Hunters across Europe have a long tradition of monitoring and collecting data ...
26 November, 2025
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IUCN World Conservation Congress sets New Vision
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 9-15 October 2025 ...
26 October, 2025
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European Bird Hunting Developments: Teal, Shoveler, and Pintail
Alongside last month’s article on the three species recommended for Adaptive Harvest Management by the European Commission...
21 October, 2025
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European Bird Hunting Developments: Adaptive Harvest Management for Quail, Pochard and Wigeon
Within the EU’s work on sustainable bird hunting...
07 October, 2025
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Revising Europe’s Farm Policy: What to Expect?
The future of hunting in Europe is tied to the development of CAP...
07 October, 2025
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Restoring Nature in Europe
Since the adoption of the Nature Restoration Regulation in June 2024, work on the national Nature Restoration Plans (NRPs) has been ongoing...
18 July, 2025
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Europe’s Farm Budget Cuts Raise Concerns Over Future of Farmland Biodiversity
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission presented the first part of its proposal for the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)...
18 July, 2025
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Wolf downlisting: How will changes be implemented across Member States?
Since 14 July 2025, the EU has officially adopted the downlisting of the wolf...
18 July, 2025
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BASC Responds to UK Government Proposal to Ban Lead in Ammunition
On 10 July 2025, the UK Government announced new legislation to ban lead in ammunition...
18 July, 2025
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Top quality breeding habitats for waterfowl funded by FACE Members
Loss of habitat is the key threat to biodiversity virtually everywhere...
18 July, 2025
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