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2024/023: Call for Nominations for IPBES Methodological Assessment of Integrated Biodiversity-Inclusive Spatial Planning and Ecological Connectivity
The Secretariat of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is pleased to inform CMS Parties and stakeholders that the call for nom
2024/022: Membership of CMS Scientific Council Working Groups
At its 7th meeting (ScC-SC7, Bonn, September 2024), the Sessional Committee of the CMS Scientific Council established, or extended the duration of, a number of working
UN Report: Insect Population Decline Threatens Migratory Birds
On the second annual commemoration of World Migratory Bird Day 2024 on 12 October, the international campaign, organized by a network of global partners, calls for urgent and sustained action to protect both migratory birds and the insects they depend on for survival. This year’s theme, “Protect Insects, Protect Birds,” emphasizes the critical role insects play in the lifecycle of many migratory birds and draws attention to the alarming global decline in insect populations.
2024/021: Alternative Payment Method for Current Assessed Contributions and Clearing Arrears
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Governments Adopt Key Measures for the Conservation of Dolphins, Porpoises and other Ocean Species
Parties to the Agreement on the Conservation of Small Cetaceans of the Baltic, North East Atlantic, Irish, and North Seas (ASCOBANS) agreed on a series of important conservation measures at a meeting held from 10-12 September in Denmark. The agreement covers small migratory marine mammals, such as dolphins and porpoises, which are found in these northern and western European waters. Key outcomes of the 10th Meeting of the Parties to ASCOBANS (MOP10) are aimed at critical threats to these marine mammals.
2024/020: Appointment of the new EUROBATS Executive Secretary
2024/019: IPBES Spatial Planning Assessment: Call for Offers to Host the Technical Support Unit
UN Launches First-Ever Live Map of Large Mammal Migrations
Today, a groundbreaking online map was launched showing the migration paths of land animals around the world. An international team of over 80 scientists has collaborated to create the first-ever interactive migration map of hooved mammals such as antelopes, guanacos and zebras, that routinely travel large distances at different times in the year. Such animals are collectively called “ungulates". Known as the Atlas of Ungulate Migration, the tool uses the best available science to provide up-to-date migration maps.
Kuwait Joins International Efforts to Protect Marine Turtles
1 September 2024 - In a significant step to increase environmental conservation, the State of Kuwait has officially become a Signatory to the Memorandum of Understanding on the Con
2024/018: Election of the chair and vice-chair of the scientific council and its sessional committee
In accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the CMS Scientific Council and its Sessional Committee, elections of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Scientific Council have been conducted by correspon