Support for the race
The Ladbrokes.com Big Bird Race takes place during the 25th anniversary of The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). A global environment treaty, it aims to conserve and manage avian, marine and terrestrial migratory species, as well as their habitats throughout the range of their migration.
Since 2001, BirdLife's Save the Albatross campaign has also aimed to reduce the number of seabird deaths caused by the longlining fishing industry to a sustainable level, ensuring that relevant international agreements, such as ACAP, are implemented to benefit both birds and the legal fishing industry. This work is funded through the British Birdwatching Fair and The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), the BirdLife Partner in the UK. Members of BirdLife will sit on the committee that determines which seabird conservation projects should benefit from betting revenues.Before progressing with the race, many bodies were canvassed for their opinion on the project. Universal backing has so far been received from:
- BirdLife International
- Royal Institute of Navigation
- The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
Press Information
For further information, interviews, photography or b-roll, please contact:Warren Lush: 020 8515 5440
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Damian Walker: 020 8515 5104
