Side Event

Steppes and Deserts of Eurasia: a refuge for migratory species

Organizer
Convention on Migratory Species

Date and Time
27 October 2010 13:15 - 14:45

Meeting
Tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 10)

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 highlight the threats faced by Saiga antelope and other mammals, siberian cranes, waterbirds and raptors; will outline current activities, as well as avnues for future conservation.