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Hooked: Bycatch Threatens Species around the Globe
© Krzysztof Skora/Hel Marine Station
Bycatch is the single largest threat to many marine species across the world. To help prevent bycatch, during the 8th Meeting of the Parties to the Agreement on the Conservation of Small Cetaceans in the Baltic, North East Atlantic, Irish and North Seas (ASCOBANS), a Draft Resolution addressing the Monitoring and Mitigation of Small Cetacean Bycatch will be discussed.
2016/021: Dates of the 3rd Meeting of Parties to the CMS Gorilla Agreement and Submission of Implementation Reports by Parties to the Gorilla Agreement
Change in Dates of the Third Meeting of Parties to the CMS Gorilla Agreement
2016/020: Invitation to the First Meeting of the Working Group on the Development of a Review Process under the Convention on Migratory Species
The 11th Meeting of the Conference of Parties in Quito, Ecuador in 2014 launched an intersessional process to explore possibilities for strengthening implementation of the Convention thr
Between the Turbines: Consider the Marine Species Affected by Ocean Energy
Offshore wind farm © Aaron Crowe/Flickr.com (modified) http://bit.ly/2bk8ukG
The ocean harbours immense potential as a source of renewable energy, but accessing that energy can be damaging to marine species and their habitats.
2016/019: Reminder - Consultation Draft Released - First Draft Indicator Factsheets for the Strategic Plan for Migratory Species
The Secretariat of the Convention on Migratory Species is pleased to announce the release of the first draft of the Indicator Factsheets for the Strategic Plan for Migratory Species 2015-2023.
Cetaceans under Fire: Resolution to Address Threats from Underwater Munitions
© Klaus Lucke / Forschungs- u. Technologiezentrum Westküste
Small cetaceans living in European waters – and many other parts of the world – share their home with a legacy from the past: tens of thousands of tonnes of munitions s
Loud and Too Clear: Underwater Noise Harms Marine Animals
Pilot whale mass stranding in Scotland © Crown
Underwater noise generated by human activity affects a wide variety of species, from crustaceans to cetaceans. At the upcoming 8th Meeting of the Parties to
Iraq Becomes CMS Party No. 124
The flag of Iraq
CMS welcomes the Republic of Iraq as the 124th Party to the Convention with effect from today. Iraq, a state located in Western Asia, mainly characterized by desert and the important rivers - the Euphrates and Tigris-is the latest Party to have joined CMS. Iraq is an important Range State for 161 migratory species listed under both Appendix I and II of the Convention. CMS warmly welcomes Iraq’s accession.
CMS Family Attends International Bat Research Conference
Bat hunting insects © Jens Rydell
The 17th International Bat Research Conference was being held in Durban, South Africa from 31 July to 5 August 2016. The conference provided a platform for scientific exchange between bat researchers. On this occasion, the CMS Family was represented by EUROBATS. Rodrigo Medellín, the CMS COP-Appointed Councillor for Neotropical Fauna and bat expert participated as well.
2016/018: CMS Comments on Proposals to Amend CITES Appendices I & II (Marine Species)
The Secretariat of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (UNEP/CMS) is pleased to bring to your attention its comments on the proposals to amend CITES Appendices I