A New Step for Ecosystem Restoration in the Gediz Delta
The Gediz Delta, located near Izmir and recognised as a site of international importance, is being revitalised through ecological restoration efforts. The “Sustainable Life for the Freshwater Ecosystem of the Gediz Delta” project, carried out in collaboration between Doga and İzmir Institute of Technology, has been launched with the aim of repairing ecological damage in […]
Long Live the Mountain Gazelle
A new project is being launched in partnership with Doğa Derneği and Hatay Nature Conservation Association (Takoder) for the mountain gazelles living in Türkiye, which hosts nearly half of the world’s population. Our aim is to mitigate the threats facing the mountain gazelles, which only inhabit Hatay in our country, carry out various conservation and […]
21st Türkiye Bird Conference in Ankara with the theme of Wildlife Crimes and Birds.
Overexploitation, including illegal killing, capture and trade, is one of the most important factors in the global extinction of birds. Wildlife crime is a significant threat in Türkiye, as in many countries. The conference aims to ensure cooperation between decision-makers, experts and volunteers. The conference, which will be held on October 18-19 with presentations and […]
Court Ruling in Favor of Lake Marmara, a Key Biodiversity Area in Turkey!
Located in Manisa Province in Turkey’s Aegean Region, Lake Marmara was designated as a Wetland of National Importance in 2017, covering 24,893 hectares in accordance with the Ramsar Convention’s Regulation on the Protection of Wetlands. The lake is listed among Turkey’s 184 Important Bird Areas and 305 Key Biodiversity Areas. It supports bird species protected […]
The Seventh Ordinary General Assembly Meeting of Doğa Derneği was Held
The Seventh Ordinary General Assembly Meeting of Doğa Derneği took place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Doğa School in Seferihisar, İzmir. Members and guests from different regions of Turkey attended the General Assembly, where the work done from 2021 to 2023 was evaluated. Plans for the new term were shared, and the Board of […]
We have a wish for Anatolia
“Let there be someone to share whatever they have. And someone to find and bring whatever is lacking.” Did 2023 not pass exactly like this? We always wanted to share whatever we had… After the earthquake disaster, we were millions coming together in solidarity. We mobilised to deliver help to the region. Food was […]
The importance of Türkiye for the threatened Audouin’s gulls is increasing.
Doga Dernegi published a 2023 report, which includes the population, global distribution, current threats and conservation efforts of the globally threatened Audouin’s gulls. According to the report, the decline in Audouin’s gull numbers could reach 40% by 2030. The Audouin’s gulls are threatened seabirds distributed along the Mediterranean coasts. It is evaluated within the vulnerable […]
Inventory of Turkey’s Key Biodiversity Areas Being Updated.
“Turkey’s Key Biodiversity Areas” of global importance, where threatened species live, are being updated 17 years later according to new criteria. It will be completed by the end of 2024 with the work of 12 academics and experts. During this period there will be more experts and volunteers joining the efforts. In the end, the […]
The Flamingo Festival will be held in Izmir on September 15-17, 2023, hosted by the Doga Dernegi and Izmir Metropolitan Municipality
The festival will start with the 20th Türkiye Bird Conference and continue with various events in Mavişehir Fishing Shelter and Gediz Delta. For detailed information about the Flamingo Festival & 20th Türkiye Bird Conference click link. See you in the world of birds.
Stop Deforestration in Akbelen
The cut down of the Turkish pines in the Ikizkoy Akbelen Forest is destroying the habitats of the species. Despite the public outrage, the mining company is massacring the trees, turning the mature pines into lumber and removing them from the forest. The cycle of the ecosystem continues despite this destruction, thanks to the existing […]