TÜRKIYE Tackling Illegal Killing of Birds through collaborative and awareness-based action EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Türkiye faces the fastest rate of bird population decline in Europe, with 55% of 319 species severely decreased over the last decade¹. The Illegal...
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TÜRKIYE Tackling Illegal Killing of Birds through collaborative and awareness-based action EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Türkiye faces the fastest rate of bird population decline in Europe, with 55% of 319 species severely decreased over the last decade¹. The Illegal Killing, Taking and Trade of Birds is one of the key drivers of this decline. Yet the successful Gediz Delta pilot offers a proven model for effective IKB mitigation². To scale up this success nationwide, a National Action Plan built on regional implementation, collaborative decision-making, and large-scale awareness campaigns is urgently needed. KEY MESSAGES Türkiye’s location Collaborative and science- is crucial for based decision-making migratory birds is essential: integrating real- time ecological data and multi- as the country acts as stakeholder input at the Central a bridge between Europe, Hunting Commission to better Asia and Africa. However, adapt to changing conditions. bird populations are declining, making immediate and
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