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Recommendation VI/8

Migratory species and cooperation with the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals

10th Meeting of the Scientific Council of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)

2 - 4 May 2001, Edinburgh, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

UNEP/CBD/COP/3/INF/40

Memorandum of Cooperation Between the Secretariat and the Secretariat of the Convention on the Conseravtion of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (BONN Convention)

UNEP/CBD/COP/4/INF/22

Linkages and Coordination between the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals and the CBD

UNEP/CBD/COP/5/INF/28

How the implementation of the Convention on Migratory Species complements the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity: note by the UN/CMS Secretariat

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/6/12

Migratory species and cooperation with the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/6/12/ADD1

Possible elements for a joint work programme between the SCBD and the Secretariat of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/6/INF/15

Migratory species and cooperation with the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals<br>Case-studies illustrating how the implementation of the Convention on Migratory Species complements the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity

11th Meeting of the Convention on Migratory Species Scientific Council

14 - 17 September 2002, Bonn, Germany

Seventh Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species

18 - 24 September 2002, Bonn, Germany

Second Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds Agreement (AEWA MOP2)

25 - 27 September 2002, Bonn, Germany

International Workshop "Biological Resources and Migration"

5 - 8 October 2003, Marburg, Germany

12th Scientific Council Meeting of the Convention on Migratory Species

31 March - 3 April 2004, Scotland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Migratory Species: Linking Ecosystems and Disciplines. Workshop on behalf of the 25th anniversary of the Bonn Convention

22 - 23 June 2004, Berlin, Germany

28th Meeting of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Standing Committee

1 - 31 March 2005, Bonn, Germany

Scientific Seminar on Avian Influenza, the Environment and Migratory Birds

10 - 11 April 2006, Nairobi, Kenya

ACAP: 2nd Meeting of the Advisory Committee

1 - 31 May 2006, Cape Town, South Africa

ASCOBANS: 5th Meeting of the Parties

18 - 22 September 2006, Bonn, Germany

Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Donor's Meeting

27 September 2006, Bonn, Germany

31st Meeting of the CMS Standing Committee

28 - 29 September 2006, Bonn, Germany

Friends of CMS: Board Meeting and General Assembly

11 October 2006, Bonn, Germany

2nd International Symposium on Desertification and Migrations

25 - 27 October 2006, Almería, Spain

AEWA 7th Meeting of the Technical Committee

29 October - 1 November 2006, Bern, Switzerland

4th Meeting of the Standing Committee of AEWA African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds

20 - 21 November 2006, Bonn, Germany

Agreement on the Conservation of the Asian Houbara Bustard: Final Meeting to Conclude Negotiations

25 - 27 November 2006, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Fourth Meeting of the Parties (MOP4) to the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds

23 - 27 November 2008, Antananarivo, Madagascar

15th Meeting of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) Scientific Council

27 - 28 November 2008, Rome, Italy

15th Meeting of the Parties to Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

13 - 25 March 2010, Doha, Qatar

6th Session of the Meeting of the Parties to EUROBATS

20 - 22 September 2010, Prague, Czechia

Taking off – birds as a trigger for action

The Middle East, located at the juncture of three continents - Europe, Asia and Africa – is a region almost second to none in the world for tracking, researching and studying bird migration. The Middle East is a “bottle neck” for the migration from Europe and Asia to Africa and back. Once many ...

RESPONDING TO THE BIODIVERSITY CHALLENGE OF THE EAST ASIAN - AUSTRALASIAN FLYWAY

The Side Event will promote better understanding of the East Asian - Australasian Flyway Partnership and its importance for biodiversity conservation. It will also demonstrate the significant challenges faced in conserving migratory waterbirds and their habitats in this region. The new publicati ...

Steppes and Deserts of Eurasia: a refuge for migratory species

Steppes and deserts have been neglected by conservation efforts, compared to other ecosystems. While they remain largely unfragmented, and lands warrant closer attention despite their low species density, as they provide a refuge for many migratory species. UNEP/CMS and a panel of experts will ...

The Role of Ecological Networks in the Conservation of Migratory Species

Habitat destruction and fragmentation are recognized among the primary threats to migratory species. The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) and its related Agreements acknowledge that migratory species’ conservation merits particular attention in the designation and implementation of initiat ...

The Connected Planet: Cooperating to reduce threats to Arctic migratory waterbirds along major flyways

Join representatives from the participating organizations as they discuss migratory Arctic breeding birds, threats originating inside and outside the Arctic, and conservation efforts along major flyways. Hear stories from the East Asian-Australasian flyway, Central Asian Flyway, African-Eurasian ...

16th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

3 - 14 March 2013, Bangkok, Thailand

9th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds Agreement (AEWA)

18 - 20 September 2013, Trondheim, Norway

10th World Wilderness Congress (WILD10)

4 - 10 October 2013, Salamanca, Spain

5th Meeting of the Parties to ACCOBAMS (Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans of the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Contiguous Atlantic Area) (MOP-5)

5 - 8 November 2013, Tangier, Morocco

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Braulio Ferreira De Souza Dias, on the Occasion of World Migratory Bird Day, 10-11 May 2014: "Destination Flyways: Migratory Birds and Tourism"

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Braulio Ferreira De Souza Dias, on the Occasion of World Migratory Bird Day, 10-11 May 2014: "Destination Flyways: Migratory Birds and Tourism"

World Migratory Bird Day 2017: "Their Future is Our Furture: A Healthy Plant for Migratory Birds and People"

10 May 2017, Bonn, Germany

7th International Barcode of Life (iBOL) Conference

20 - 24 November 2017, South Africa

World Migratory Bird Day 2018: "Unifying our Voices for Bird Conservation" (http://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/en)

10 May 2018, Bonn, Germany

World Bee Day 2018

20 May 2018, New York, United States of America

World Oceans Day 2018 (http://www.un.org/en/events/oceansday/)

8 June 2018, New York, United States of America

Hope takes wing as Manipur prepares to establish its first bird sanctuary

Of the thousands of migratory birds that have landed this winter at Loktak Lake, in Manipur in northeast India, the rare sighting of a once-abundant songbird with distinctive bright yellow underparts holds a different meaning for birders.

Over 25,000 birds arrive at Okhla Bird Sanctuary

The Okhla Bird Sanctuary is truly a birdwatcher’s delight this year, teeming with a large variety of migratory birds after several years. Officials said that the number of birds has already surpassed the records seen in the past few years.

Multicultural creatures of habit: Long-term study reveals migratory patterns of bats

Every year, trillions of animals migrate for thousands of kilometres between their summer and winter habitats. Among them are several species of bats whose journeys in the dark of the night unfold largely unnoticed by humans and have only partially been investigated by science. A reconstruction ...

Female penguins are getting stranded along the South American coast

Every year, thousands of Magellanic penguins are stranded along the South American coast—from northern Argentina to southern Brazil—1,000 kilometers away from their breeding ground in northern Patagonia.

Study finds two billion birds migrate over Gulf Coast

A new study combining data from citizen scientists and weather radar stations is providing detailed insights into spring bird migration along the Gulf of Mexico and how these journeys may be affected by climate change. Findings on the timing, location, and intensity of these bird movements are p ...

Mansarovar Lake losing foreign guests

Mansarovar Lake in the periphery of Sariska Tiger Reserve,Alwar is fast losing its foreign guests with every passing winter due to indiscriminate draining of water for the irrigating agricultural land in the nearby villages.

World Wildlife Day 2019: "Life below Water for People and Planet" (http://www.un.org/en/events/wildlifeday/)

3 March 2019, New York, United States of America

Ramsar wetlands host record number of migratory birds

An annual bird migratory survey of the region's Ramsar wetlands has recorded the highest numbers since the program began back in 2006.

Human pressure on the Serengeti’s fringes threatens the wildlife within

Every year, millions of wildebeests, gazelles and zebras migrate between Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, in one of the most iconic wildlife shows on the planet.

Deforested habitats leave migratory birds ill-prepared for journey north

To many in North America, the sound of birds among the early spring trees is the sound of renewal: after a long, cold winter, the colorful warblers and vocal thrushes have finally returned, bringing with them the promise of warming weather. It’s a seasonal phenomenon as old as time — but one tha ...

Why Mara wildebeest are unhappy with you

-The Serengeti-Mara squeeze, one of the world’s most iconic ecosystems, is under pressure -Increased human activity is 'squeezing the wildlife in its core', damaging habitation and disrupting migration routes

Canada’s Boreal Forest, Stopover for Billions of Birds, Merits Greater Protection

Emerging science shows area’s biodiversity is vital to migratory species

International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation General Assembly

2 - 4 May 2019, Windhoek, Namibia

World Migratory Bird Day: birds globally threatened by plastic waste

Bonn, 9 May 2019 – Plastic pollution poses serious health risks to wildlife globally, affecting a wide range of species including whales, turtles, fish and birds.

Africa: World Migratory Bird Day - Birds Globally Threatened By Plastic Waste

Plastic pollution poses serious health risks to wildlife globally, affecting a wide range of species including whales, turtles, fish and birds.

After Disappearing For 30 Years, A Certain Shark Is Back In California

Yes, this is one of those “fish swimming in the ocean” posts. But in my defense, at least it’s a really cool and really big fish.

World Migratory Bird Day 2019

11 May 2019, Bonn, Germany

How Birdwatchers, Others Can Help Migrating Bird Populations

The kinds of birds coming through your neighborhood are probably changing, and so is the timing of their migrations.

Tiger sharks feast on migratory birds that fall out of the sky

Other marine animals don’t appear to target land birds that end up in the Gulf of Mexico

Amidst UK Pollinator Declines, Migrant Hoverflies Are Doing Well

Every spring, the UK receives swarms of insect visitors from mainland Europe—among them two species of particularly beneficial hoverflies.

8th International Barcode of Life (iBOL) Conference 2019

17 - 20 June 2019, Trondhein, Norway

Migratory birds may be spreading superbugs, researchers warn

Urban wildlife such as birds and bats may be spreading superbugs around the cities of developing nations and beyond because of poor management of human and animal waste, researchers have warned.

China's migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO World Heritage List

BAKU, July 5 (Xinhua) -- China's Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf (Phase I) were inscribed on the World Heritage List as a natural site on Friday at the ongoing 43rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Azerbaijan's capital here.

Can Spatial Protections in the Ocean Help Large Migratory Species?

Expert says yes—with good design, enforcement, and management

Scientists scramble to learn why monarch butterflies are dying so quickly

EVANSVILLE, Ind., July 22 (UPI) -- Scientists across the country are scrambling to understand why monarch butterflies are disappearing at such an alarming rate as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers listing the butterfly as endangered.

Environmental Migration a Global Challenge

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 6 2019 (IPS) - The Atlas of Environmental Migration, which gives examples dating as far back as 45,000 years ago, shows that environmental changes and natural disasters have played a role in how the population is distributed on our planet throughout history.

Tarantula mating migration begins in Colorado

Aug. 9 (UPI) -- At dusk across highways in south-eastern Colorado, thousands of Oklahoma brown tarantulas are beginning their annual trek searching for mates.

Scale of illegal bird killing in the Middle East revealed for first time

August 27 - A study out today, for the first time, estimates the scale and extent of the illegal killing and taking of wild birds in the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq and Iran.

Artificial intelligence helps scientists track birds migrating at night

Aug. 28 (UPI) -- It's difficult to track birds flying across the sky in the dark of night, but every fall and spring, millions of birds migrate through the night.

Birds of a feather flock together, but only in similar climates

One might assume that birds of flight are cosmopolitan travelers, and bird species should be distributed far and wide, spread across long distances—continents even.

New model predicts Painted Lady butterfly migrations based on breeding sites data

Researchers have developed a model that allows predicting the migratory movements of the Painted Lady butterfly between Europe and Africa based on data from breeding sites.

Protection of migratory species key to thriving regl ecosystems

The Asean Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) highlighted the importance of transboundary cooperation among Asean member-states in protecting wildlife and migratory species, and their habitats in the region.

Migratory birds arriving earlier, but they're not keeping pace with flowering, leaf-out

An Aroostook County man's nature-based journal notes written in the mid-1900s are shedding light on ecological effects of climate change in understudied northern Maine.

Ecological connectivity to be focus of UN meet on wildlife

New Delhi, Nov 19 : The theme of a major UN wildlife conference dedicated to migratory species in India early next year will be 'Migratory species connect the planet and together we welcome them home', it was announced in Bonn on Tuesday.

Migratory birds shrinking as climate warms, new analysis of four-decade record shows

North American migratory birds have been getting smaller over the past four decades, and their wings have gotten a bit longer. Both changes appear to be responses to a warming climate.

First come, first bred

Arriving early in the breeding area is crucial for successful reproduction in non-migratory birds find research published in Journal of Animal Ecology.

Africa: Big International Gathering Will Home in On Migratory Species

From whale sharks to Monarch butterflies, many animals are hardwired to migrate along set routes in search of food or a breeding area--and in some cases they've been doing this for tens of millions of years. The Arctic tern migrates the longest distances of any animal, flying over 25,000 km each ...

People's participation necessary for conservation, stricter rules don't save planet: Prakash Javadekar

Addressing the opening ceremony of the 13th Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP 13), Javadekar said unrealistic conditions cannot be imposed to conserve nature.

2020 a super year for Environment, super year of Biodiversity and will be a deciding year for the course of action for the decade: Union Environment Minister

India marks the beginning of super year of Biodiversity with the hosting of the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), an environmental treaty under the aegis of United Nations Environment Programme, from 17th to 22nd Fe ...

UN issues stamps celebrating CITES-listed migratory species

The 27th edition of UN Endangered Species Stamps series was launched today. For this series the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) and CITES Secretariat engaged with the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) to feature 12 stamps showcasing CITES-liste ...

Major UN meeting on wildlife to address critical threats to migratory species

The Thirteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) opened in Gandhinagar, India today.

Protecting migratory species in a rapidly changing world

Many animals – including birds, fish and mammals – migrate along set routes in search of food or breeding grounds. How best to protect them in a rapidly changing world is the focus of a major UN wildlife meeting which opened in Gandhinagar, India, on Monday.

Can the Bengal florican make its case at the Convention for Migratory Species CoP?

Starting late last week on the 15th of February, government officials, scientists and conservationists from 130 countries gathered at Gandhinagar, Gujarat for the 13th Conference of Parties (CoP) for the Convention for Migratory Species (CMS).

Can the Bengal Florican Make Its Case at the Convention for Migratory Species?

Starting late last week on the 15th of February, government officials, scientists and conservationists from 130 countries gathered at Gandhinagar, Gujarat for the 13th Conference of Parties (CoP) for the Convention for Migratory Species (CMS).

Understand Animal Behaviour to Aid Conservation: Novel Proposal at CMS COP13

For the first time, animal culture - the learning of non-human species through socially transmitted behaviour - is being linked to conservation action, biologists said on Wednesday.The Convention on the Conservation on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) has been spearheading efforts to use ...

Conservation: New protections for jaguar and Asian elephant

New measures to protect the jaguar have been agreed at a wildlife summit held in India. Six countries put forward plans to strengthen protection for the spotted big cat as it roams across the borders of different countries.The species has lost about 40% of its habitat over the last 100 years.

Trying to bring as many countries to CMS as I can: Executive Secretary

Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary, Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), spoke to Down to Earth on the functioning of the convention at the sidelines of the ongoing 13th Conference of Parties (CoP) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Edited excerpts:

Delegates adopt Gandhinagar Declaration, tackle global threats to migratory species

The Thirteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) ended in Gandhinagar, India at the weekend, with the adoption of a number of significant resolutions and decisions to address the conservation needs as w ...

Ten new migratory species protected under global wildlife agreement

Asian elephants, jaguars and great Indian bustards were among 10 new species added to a global wildlife agreement on Saturday.The Thirteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) concluded in Gandhinagar, I ...

Repurposed Oyster Farm Bags Offer New Real Estate for Migratory Birds

Standing atop a 16-foot-high seawall on South Korea’s western coast, Chris Purnell and his colleagues slide mesh bags stuffed with empty oyster shells down onto the sandy mudflats of the Geum Estuary. They then clip the heavy bags to ropes and drag them into the gently lapping waters that run in ...

World Migratory Bird Day 2020

9 May 2020, Bonn, Germany

World Bee Day 2020

20 May 2020, New York, United States of America

World Migratory Bird Day 2020

10 October 2020, Bonn, Germany

How Cabo Verde is becoming a safe haven for seabirds

A new network for seabird research and conservation in Cabo Verde is already making an impact on bird species and the local communities that live alongside them

Migratory seabirds find safe haven in new West Coast island reserve

An array of seabirds will enjoy safe refuge along B.C.’s West Coast after a quartet of American brothers gifted their family’s private island to protect its natural habitat.