Nature conservation authority and biodiversity conservation NGOs cooperate to protect the Cinereous Vulture in central Portugal
Within the scope of the LIFE Aegypius Return project, the Portuguese Institute for Nature and Forest Conservation (ICNF) and several environmental associations met in c to coordinate the next steps in protecting the breeding colonies of the Cinereous Vulture ( Aegypius monachus ) in Serra da Malcata and Tejo Internacional. Group photo ©VCF Colonies of major importance The ICNF Regional Directorate in Central Portugal manages two protected areas that are crucial for the
Cinereous Vulture gave biodiversity a voice at renewable energy conference
The LIFE Aegypius Return project was invited to clarify some of the “myths of energy and the environment” at an event that brought together the main stakeholders in Portugal’s energy transition, including representatives of the industry. EMER's 4th Transformer Station ©VCF Task-Force for Licensing Renewable Energy Projects In March 2024, the Portuguese government created a Task-Force for the Licensing of Renewable Energy Projects 2030 ( EMER 2030 ), with the aim of ce
Cinereous vultures and friendship: unlikely bonds in LIFE Aegypius Return
In Portugal, the LIFE Aegypius Return project has been tracking the movements of dozens of Cinereous vultures ( Aegypius monachus ) and identified behaviours that suggest unexpected so cial bonds between some individuals. These are singular stories that show how friendship can emerge where it is least expected. Cinereous vultures ( Aegypius monachus ) ©Bruno Berthemy Friendship beyond humanity Friendship is not exclusive to humans. Other animals are also capable of formin
