BirdLife Nairobi Declaration: Migratory Bird Declines Signal Planetary Health

Scientists and experts adopted the Nairobi Declaration at a BirdLife summit, urging recognition of bird migration as an indicator of planetary health. The declaration follows precise censuses showing declines in migratory bird species, with Belgium highlighted as a key stopover on a major route. The development signals a scientific consensus push for policy attention, though concrete policy impacts remain uncertain.