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2020/002: New Signatories to the Memoranda of Understanding on Raptors and Sharks
Today is World Wildlife Day
“Sustaining all life on Earth” is the theme of this year’s World Wildlife Day
“Sustaining all life on Earth” is the theme of this year’s World Wildlife Day (WWD) reflecting the importance of the sustainable use of natural resources as well as highlighting wild animal and plant species as key components of the world’s biodiversity. The theme also aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially the goals addressing life below water, life on land, eradicating poverty and ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns.
CMS COP13 Concludes in India With Major New Actions for Migratory Species
Jaguar, Asian Elephant and Great Indian Bustard were given greater protection at CMS COP13 © Charles J. Sharp; © Yathin S.Krishnappa; © Prajwalkm/Wikimedia Commons
The Thirteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) concluded today in Gandhinagar, India with the adoption of a number of significant resolutions and decisions to address the conservation needs and threats facing migratory species around the globe.
Africa-Wide Conservation Strategy for Giraffe
Priority conservation measures for Giraffes have been proposed at CMS COP13 © Jim Zuckerman
Gandhinagar, 20 February 2020 - A century ago, more than one million Giraffe used to roam across sub-Saharan Africa.
CMS Raptors MOU Welcomes Ethiopia as a Signatory
© Aydin Bahramlouian/CMS
Animal Culture Linked to Conservation for the First Time
Nut-cracking skills enable Chimpanzees to survive dry seasons in their western habitats © Tetsuro Matsuzawa Primate Research Institute, Kyoto
Animal culture, the learning of non-human species through socially transmitted behaviours, is being linked to conservation action for the first time at CMS COP13. The Convention on the Conservation on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) has been spearheading efforts to use scientific knowledge on animal culture, to better protect endangered wildlife.
CMS to Present Preliminary Review of the Conservation Status of Migratory Species
Siberian Crane © Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok, Hawksbill Turtle © Robert Harding; Wild Camel © Petra Kaczensky
A preliminary review of the conservation status of CMS-listed migratory species will be presented to CMS COP13 on Wednesday 19 February, highlighting priority areas for further development.
Side Event on Illegal Killing, Taking and Trade of Wild Birds
Discussions on the challenges in tackling illegal killing, taking and trade of wild birds will be held during a CMS COP13 side event today.
A side event is being co-hosted by the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), BirdLife International, the European Federation for Hunting and Conservation (FACE), and the Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI) of the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF).
UN meet in Gandhinagar: Countries divided over proposal to deny voting rights over financial contribution
Developing countries strongly opposed a proposal from the secretariat of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), to deny rights of v
You, Come Home When I Am Big!
A short film titled "You, come home when I am big" depicts the hazardous first moments in the lives of turtle hatchlings
A short film titled "You, come home when I am big" depicting the hazardous first moments in the lives of turtle hatchlings has been produced to coincide with the CMS COP13. The film was made by Ajit Samal who is a celebrated fine art painter has been making wildilfe films and documentaries for over 20 years. Based at Gujarat, he has contributed many productions concerning the conservation of species including the White-backed Vulture, the Asiatic Lion, the Asiatic Wild Ass, the Sarus Crane, Olive Ridley Turtles and the Whale Shark, as well as the Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary and Ramsar site and hte vuklture poisoning crisis.