Webinar Crimes Ambientais Environmental Crimes

of the Laurel forest in the Azores and the protection of the Azores Bullfinch, and even raising public awareness around climate change and pollution. Furthermore, we participate in the management of the Lagoa Pequena Interpretation Center, which is located in one of the most important bird migration and nesting areas in Europe. And why is all of this so important? Studies show that 40% of bird species in the world are in decline, and that 1 in 8 species are threatened with extinction. This statistic includes species such as the Egyptian Vulture, the Little Bustard and the Spanish Imperial Eagle, but common birds are also declining in numbers. Birds are very good indicators of the general health of ecosystems and so fields that are rich in birds are healthy fields with low levels of pollution. As a non-profit association, we depend on the support of our partners and various entities to carry out our actions. We are part of a worldwide network of environmental organizations, BirdLife International, which operates in 120 countries and aims to preserve biological diversity through the conservation of birds, their habitats and the promotion of sustainable use of natural resources. In Portugal, SPEA was recognized as a public utility entity in 2012.

WEBINAR: CRIMES AMBIENTAIS WEBINAR: ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES

n.7 28.11.2020 16h00

Rui Machado Técnico de Conservação Terrestre da SPEA SPEA - Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves LIFE Nature Guardians

Venha descobrir quais os crimes ambientais que são comuns em Portugal, como reconhecê-los e como actuar nestas situações. Em Portugal, os crimes ambientais ocorrem anualmente e em todas as regiões, sendo importante a nossa sensibilização enquanto cidadãos para os denunciar, auxiliando à sua prevenção. Desde captura ilegal de aves, envenenamento a destruição de habitat, vamos fazer um resumo das situações mais comuns e indicar as melhores formas de actuação. Actividade organizada pelo projecto LIFE Nature Guardians.

Come and find out about common environmental crimes in Portugal, how to recognise them and how to react if you see one taking place. In Portugal, environmental crimes are committed every year in every part of the country and, as responsible citizens, it is important that we are aware of this so that we can report and help to prevent them. From illegal bird trapping and poisoning to habitat destruction, we’ll summarise the most common crimes and suggest the best way to react to them. Activity organised by the LIFE Nature Guardians project.