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A flamingo wades through shallow coastal water at sunset, with another bird flying above, symbolizing the connection between migratory species and wetlands along the East Atlantic Flyway. © Adobe Stock By Sebastien Barrio

From Policy to Practice: Youth Bringing Ramsar COP15 to Life Along the East Atlantic Flyway

As the dust settles over Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, the echoes of Ramsar COP15, a gathering where the world promised once more to protect its wetlands, still hang in the air. Ministers, conservationists

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Boat transporting boxed solar freezers to Oyorokoto.

Sustaining Seas, Sustaining Lives: NCF Brings Coastal Communities Together for Conservation

For generations, the coastal communities of Idoluwo (Lagos State), Ayetoro (Ondo State), and Oyorokoto in Andoni (Rivers State) have lived by the rhythm of the sea.

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After being freed, the Black-crowned Night Heron strides confidently back into the mangroves at the Songor wetlands.  © Alfred Vanderpuye of LV Studios

Rescue and Release of a Black-crowned Night Heron at Songor Ramsar Site, Ghana

Waterbirds are among the most fascinating and vulnerable travelers on Earth. Every year, species like the Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) migrate thousands of kilometers.

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A flock of Red Knots in graceful formation over the shoreline, showcasing their long-distance migratory prowess.

As 2030 Approaches, the Flyway Calls for Action

As the world rushes towards 2030, migratory birds are sending a signal, one shaped by shifting seasons, disappearing wetlands, and accelerating climate pressure along the East Atlantic Flyway.

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Flock of birds in blue sky

What Is a Flyway and Why It Matters for People and Nature

As the climate crisis worsens and global ecosystems face incredible pressure from human activities, migratory birds are telling us an important story: that nature is changing fast and that it is at risk.

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