Year: 2025
Dr. Andrew Dixon receives Raptor Research Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award
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Abu Dhabi, October 24, 2025 — The Mohamed bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund (MBZRCF) is proud to announce that Dr. Andrew Dixon, our Director of Science & Conservation, has been awarded the Raptor Research Foundation’s (RRF) Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his decades-long leadership in raptor research, innovation, and global conservation partnerships. Dr. Dixon’s work...
Mohamed bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund signs five-year agreement with Mongolia to scale world-leading raptor conservation
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Abu Dhabi — October 14, 2025 — The Mohamed bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund (MBZRCF) today announced a five-year Memorandum of Agreement with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia to expand collaborative conservation, research, mitigation of dangerous powerlines, and capacity-building for raptors across Mongolia’s steppe landscapes. The signing...
Mohamed bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund Showcases Global Achievements at ADIHEX 2025
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Abu Dhabi, UAE – [28 August 2025] – The Mohamed bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund (MBZRCF) will launch its 2024–2025 Annual Report at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), unveiling ground-breaking achievements that demonstrate how the Fund is shaping the future of raptor science and conservation across four...
Welcome to Talons of Hope
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Welcome to Talons of Hope — Our New Podcast from MBZ Raptor Conservation Fund We’re thrilled to introduce Talons of Hope, the brand-new podcast initiative by the Mohamed bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund (MBZRCF). Hosted by Dr Munir Virani, this series takes you on a global journey into the world of raptor...
New Study Confirms Effective Methods to Reduce Raptor Electrocutions in Mongolia
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – July 2025 — A groundbreaking new study led by Dr. Andrew Dixon, Director of Conservation at the Mohamed bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund (MBZRCF), reveals that simple and scalable engineering solutions can significantly reduce avian electrocutions in Mongolia’s steppe grasslands—where the endangered Saker Falcon continues...
A Picture Worth a Thousand Birds
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A Picture Worth a Thousand Birds In June 2025, our Science and Conservation Director, Dr. Andrew Dixon, visited Khentii Province in Mongolia—where an inspiring ripple effect of our conservation efforts is taking flight. In a remote village, local district governors, moved by the work of MBZRCF, have begun taking action themselves....
MBZRCF Signs Historic Agreement with KEGOC and Masdar to Advance Wildlife-Safe Energy Infrastructure in Kazakhstan
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We are proud to announce the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (KEGOC) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar. This strategic agreement reflects a shared commitment to enhance biodiversity outcomes and reduce wildlife-related risks associated with power transmission infrastructure across...
Historic Reintroduction of Two Philippine Eagles in Leyte Marks Conservation Milestone
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On May 8, 2025, the remote forests of Leyte echoed with the powerful wingbeats of two Philippine Eagles as they were released back into the wild – a historic moment for Philippine conservation. The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF), in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the...