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Thirty-two species, including the Polar Bear, Red-fronted Gazelle, Cuvier’s beaked whale, Hammerhead shark and Reef Manta Ray are being proposed for protection at an international meeting of world governments and experts this week in Quito, Ecuador.

All the signs are indicating that CMS COP11 will be the biggest and the best in the Convention’s 35-year history.

The Secretariat is pleased to inform delegates to COP11 that details of the three options for excursions on Saturday, 8 November are now available on the CMS Website.

The Secretariat is pleased to inform delegates to COP11 that a shuttle service has been arranged between the airport and the city centre of Quito; on 1, 2 and 3 November, special buses will depart

With reference to the proposal for the inclusion of the semipalmated sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) in CMS Appendix I and the inclusion of the polar bear (Ursus maritimus) in CMS Ap

Two United Nations bodies appear to be on collision course over the development of renewable energy. Bradnee Chambers, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Migratory Species, explains that, while renewable energy has advantages, there are some pitfalls to be avoided.

To determine the membership of the Standing Committee and for other purposes, the Conference of the Parties has established six major geographic regions: Africa, Asia, South and Central America and

With reference to the proposal for the inclusion of the Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) in CMS Appendix I and the inclusion of all other subspecies of the lion (Panthera leo)

CMS COP11 in Quito, Ecuador is approaching fast and in order to promote the dialogue among the delegations of the different regions, we hereby announce that on the morning of 3 November from 9am ti

Bonn, 22 October 2014 - Tomorrow is International Snow Leopard Day and it is being celebrated for the very first time this year, with special awareness raising and educational events being held in Bishkek Kyrgyzstan.