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Side Event on Illegal Killing, Taking and Trade of Wild Birds

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" 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.

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Recognized as a CMS Migratory Species Champion Plus & Extends its Unique Decade – Long Partnership with Convention on Migratory Species

Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the Secretariat of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) have extended their decade -long partnership, protecting Dugongs, African-Eurasian birds of prey and other migratory animals of regional importance. Established in the United Arab Emirates’ capital in 2009, CMS Office — Abu Dhabi is the only regional hub for the Convention outside its headquarters in Bonn, Germany. With the extension of the partnership agreement, CMS Office — Abu Dhabi will continue its UAE operations for another four years.

Special Issue of UN Stamps Featuring Migratory Species Launched at CMS COP13

A special set of UN stamps featuring endangered migratory species will be issued today at an evening function to coincide with the Thirteenth Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS COP13), taking place in India this week. The stamps are a collaboration between United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA), the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

CMS COP13 Opening Press Release : Major UN Meeting on Wildlife to Address Critical Threats to Migratory Species

Thirteenth Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS COP13) to focus on adopting actions to help reverse the decline of migratory species. CMS COP13 will bring together Ministers, high-level officials, CMS partners and other stakeholders from all over the world. It will be attended by several heads of UN treaties that deal with nature, as well as CMS Ambassadors and celebrities. CMS COP13 will add new species for protection and also address emerging issues and threats. 10 new species are expected to be added to CMS, including the Asian Elephant and the Great Indian Bustard – which is the mascot of COP13.

Climate Change and Adaptation on COP13 Agenda

The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) is to evaluate the impacts of climate change on a range of focal species and ecosystems with a view to helping species adapt to a warming world. Last month was the hottest January ever recorded with global temperatures 1.14 degrees Celsius above the 20th century average. It follows the second hottest year on record, and the warmest decade since records began, according to the UN.

Convention on Migratory Species Appoints New Wildlife Ambassadors Representing Species that Run, Fly and Swim

Internationally-renowned conservationist Ian Redmond OBE, award-winning explorer and environmentalist Sacha Dench, and Indian actor and equestrian Randeep Hooda will be named today as CMS Ambassadors for Migratory Species until 2023 under the redesigned Ambassadors Programme to be launched at CMS COP13.

New Migratory Species Champions to be Named on Eve of CMS COP13

Seven new Migratory Species Champions will be named at a special high-level event today just before the opening of the Thirteenth Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS COP13). The award ceremony will take place during a pre-cop event at the Gift Club and will be followed by a reception hosted by the Indian Government.

High-level Dialogue to Feed into Post-2020 UN Biodiversity Meeting

Outcomes from a High-level Segment taking place on the eve of CMS COP13 will help to ensure that migratory species are prioritized in a new 10-year UN global biodiversity framework. CMS COP13 will kick off the ‘super year’ for biodiversity, which will culminate in the adoption of the new framework during the UN Biodiversity Conference in October.