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Yale University is taking significant steps to address the issue of bird mortality caused by building collisions. More than 1 billion birds are killed each year in North America due to window collisions, making buildings the primary human-caused threat to wild bird populations.

The Yale Bird-Friendly Building Initiative has been established with the aim of promoting bird-friendly design not only on Yale's campus but also in communities beyond. A recent video released by the initiative highlights the urgency of the situation and the efforts being made to reduce bird mortality. The initiative, supported by Yale Planetary Solutions (YPS), is actively working to track and mitigate bird collisions on the university campus while also advocating for bird-friendly solutions in other settings.

Speaking on the importance of this initiative, members of the Yale community emphasize the need to protect birds from the dangers posed by human activities. The Yale Planetary Solutions, a university-wide initiative focusing on addressing global crises such as climate change and biodiversity loss, is providing crucial support to the Bird-Friendly Building Initiative.

Funding for these initiatives comes from various sources, including the YPS seed grant program supported by different grants and funds dedicated to planetary solutions. The collaboration behind the Yale Bird-Friendly Building Initiative involves entities like Law, Ethics & Animals at Yale Law School, the Yale Peabody Museum, the Yale Office of Sustainability, and the American Bird Conservancy.

This concerted effort by Yale University underscores a commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability, aiming to make a significant impact on reducing bird mortality caused by building collisions both on campus and in broader communities.