The Coordinating Unit of the Raptors MOU is pleased to announce the release of our new report, “Raptors Reintroduction and Reinforcement Programmes: Experiences from the Field.” This report draws on extensive case studies and interviews to highlight the key factors contributing to successful raptor conservation efforts. 

To present these findings and discuss the experiences shared by contributors, we are hosting a webinar on 11 June 2026 at 13:00 (GMT +4, Abu Dhabi time).

You can join the session directly via this link. Or by copying and pasting on your browser the following URL: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/343404350235188?p=vbIzwd7rv0BKJ0Csxz

Both reintroduction and reinforcement are conservation tools increasingly used to halt or reverse declines of raptors, especially in regions where threats such as poisoning, habitat loss and poaching have caused a serious decline in population.

The webinar will feature a presentation of the report’s findings, followed by brief statements from several experts involved in the programmes.

We look forward to your participation and the opportunity to share these insights with the conservation community. 

Panelists

• Des Thompson, Leverhulme Emeritus Fellow, Environmental Research Institute, UK
• Jovan Andevski, Conservation Director, Vulture Conservation Foundation, North Macedonia/Spain (Griffon Vulture, Egyptian Vulture)
• Munir Virani, Chief Operating Officer, Mohammed Bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund, UAE (Saker Falcon)
• Volen Arkumarev, Project Manager, Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds, Bulgaria (Egyptian Vulture)