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Increased Conservation Measures are Needed to Address the Decline in African Forest Elephant and Savanna Elephant

Today, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced that it now recognizes two distinct species of African elephants: The Forest Elephant and the Savanna Elephant. The revised assessment of African elephants also has found that the Forest Elephant is Critically Endangered and the Savanna Elephant Endangered, downgrading the status of both species from their previous classification as Vulnerable.

IUCN World Conservation Congress Resolution Calls to Include Ecological Connectivity in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Ahead of its session planned for September 2021, the International Union Conservation Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress (WCC-2020), adopted Resolution (073) on Ecological connectivity conservation in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework: from local to international levels which has already entered into force as part of the body of the IUCN's general policy.

World Wildlife Day 2021 Message from Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Migratory Species

The theme of this year’s World Wildlife Day – “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet” – highlights the central role that forests and forest species play for both the ecological health and functioning of our planet as well as in supporting the lives and livelihoods of people around the world. Forests are essential for life on earth as we know it. They provide products, food and services for billions of people, support agriculture and jobs, and they are instrumental in the fight against climate change.

Launch of the Dugong & Seagrass Hub

In recognition of World Seagrass Day 2021, we are thrilled to announce the official launch of the Dugong & Seagrass Hub. The Hub is a communal platform for dugong and seagrass conservationists to collate and share information, resources, best practice and lessons learned working to conserve seagrass ecosystems in dugong range states.

India Presents Report on Conservation Initiatives since CMS COP13

The Government of India, in its capacity as CMS COP President, has produced a report detailing conservation initiatives for many species listed on the CMS Appendices including those added during COP13 in Gandhinagar, India. Marine species are among those that benefit from new conservation measures. Being a signatory of the IOSEA Marine Turtles MOU, the government has launched a ‘National Marine Turtle Action Plan (2021-2026)’ to take effective measures for the conservation of marine turtles.

2021/004: Further Extension of Deadline for the Nomination of Candidates for the COP-Appointed Councillor Subject Area of Invasive Species

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2021/003: Extended deadline - nomination of candidates new COP-appointed Councillor - Invasive Species

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Spotlight on the Critically Endangered Atlantic Humpback Dolphins in Africa

A collaborative effort between scientists and conservation organisations around the world, including CMS, has resulted in the launch of a new trilingual website that highlights the plight of Atlantic humpback dolphins and provides resources to support a broad range of stakeholders in an effort to protect the species. Atlantic humpback dolphins (Sousa teuszii) are considered Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and are in danger of sliding toward extinction without urgent conservation intervention.

2021/002: Call for Financial Support for the Implementation of the CMS Programme of Work

The Secretariat is pleased to apprise you of progress and plans for the implementation of the Programme of Work of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS).

2021/001: Nomination of Candidates for the COP-Appointed Councillor Subject Area of Invasive Species

Through this Notification the Secretariat is seeking nominations for suitable candidates for the  COP-appointed Councillor subject area of Invasive Species (including d