Illegal killing, poisoning, trafficking and other wildlife crimes are not only threatening biodiversity but also put public safety and health at risk. The Wildlife Crime Academy has been set up to strengthen Europe’s collective response to this type of crime. More than 100 professionals involved in combating environmental crime in 17 countries have already received […]| Vulture Conservation Foundation
On the rugged cliffs of the Sierra Nevada, three young Bearded Vultures—Poqueira, Polarda, and Aznaitín—stretch their wings in the Andalusian sun. Recently released into the wild, these three females mark a significant milestone—the 29th year since the Bearded Vulture reintroduction programme in Andalusia started. Their names, chosen from iconic natural landmarks in Granada, Almería and Jaén, reflect a deepening connection between the species and the Andalusian landscape—a bond bu...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
From 20–22 May 2025, Sjenica, Serbia, hosted the Closing Conference of the BalkanDetox LIFE project, marking the final stages of a five-year international initiative to combat wildlife poisoning — the leading cause of vulture deaths in the Balkans. Around 85 experts, government officials, NGOs, and law enforcement representatives from across the region came together to build […]| BalkanDetox LIFE