Saving Norderoog: A Seabird Sanctuary on the Edge
The Sandwich Tern is among the key species safeguarded by long-standing conservation efforts on Norderoog. © Isaiah Rowe

Saving Norderoog: A Seabird Sanctuary on the Edge

A tiny German islet battered by the North Sea became the heart of a quiet but profound conservation story—one shaped by wind, tide, and international solidarity.


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In Defence of Bird Conservation in a Broken World
Native to Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean, this small passerine fell to a few hundred birds in the 1970s as forests disappeared. Thanks to sustained restoration, its population has rebounded, becoming one of conservation’s quiet success stories. © Alex Jones

In Defence of Bird Conservation in a Broken World

When the world feels fractured beyond repair, speaking about bird conservation can sound almost indulgent. Yet in the quiet persistence of those who still care, a truth endures: to protect the living fabric of the Earth is not a luxury. It is an act of survival — and of humanity.


Gyorgy Szimuly

Gyorgy Szimuly