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New Proposals to Mitigate Effects of Infrastructure
Roads, railway tracks and fences can create barriers to the movement of animals © ganbayar/hureelen
Gobi Bear, Persian Leopard and Wild Sheep Set for Greater Protection
The Urial, a wild sheep, should be included under the Central Asian Mammals Initiative (CAMI) © Rufus41
Massive Insect Decline Poses a New Threat to Migratory Species
Bee eaters with insects © Pixabay
For the first time, insect decline and its cascading effects on migratory species feeding on them will be on the agenda of a CMS COP. About half of all insect species are rapidly declining. A third face extinction, including generalist species which were once common and widespread. IPBES highlighted the dramatic loss of biodiversity and biomass in its global assessment report.
Amy Fraenkel Appointed as Executive Secretary of CMS
Ms. Amy Fraenkel, was confirmed yesterday as the Executive Secretary of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals © Aydin Bahramlouian
Amy Fraenkel was confirmed yesterday as the Executive Secretary of CMS having served in an acting capacity since May last year. Ms Fraenkel has over 30 years of experience in international environmental law and policy. She has held senior positions in UN agencies, the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. Government, and the private sector.
New Guidelines Proposed to Address Light Pollution
© Diego Delso
The magical nocturnal spectacle of dancing fireflies could become a rare sight in the future. Light pollution is being cited as a leading threat to fireflies and other insects. In addition, declines in insect populations directly affect animals that feed on them. And, by brightening the night sky, artificial light impacts other species, too. Turtles, seabirds and shorebirds, as well as ecosystems at large are under threat. Light pollution can disrupt critical behaviour in wildlife, stall the recovery of threatened species and interfere with their ability to undertake long-distance migrations integral to their life cycle.
Global Action on Aquatic Wild Meat to Benefit Wildlife and People
People’s reliance on aquatic wild meat has grown © Stefan Austermühle
Decisions at CMS COP13 will result in targeted action on aquatic wild meat, which is a fast-emerging threat on a scale similar to that facing terrestrial animals. The CMS Aquatic Wild Meat Working Group – which has focused mainly on mammals and reptiles - is poised to expand its scope to cover all shark and ray species listed on CMS Appendix I. Criteria will also be developed to consider aquatic species listed on Appendix II, while more attention will be given to the harvesting of seabirds.
CMS COP13 and Coronavirus Information
The CMS Secretariat is in constant contact with the UN Department for Safety and Security as well as the Government of India regarding the emerging Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and is closely moni
2020/001: Final Preparations for the Thirteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS COP13)
As CMS COP 13 and its associated meetings get closer, the Secretariat is pleased to inform Parties and other registered participants of a number of issues:
CMS COP13 in 2020 Will Kick Off Big Year for Biodiversity
Indian Elephants © Amila Tennakoon
The "super year" for biodiversity will kick off with the Thirteenth Meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13).
Ecological Connectivity to Be Focus of CMS COP13 in India
CMS COP13 due to take place in Gandhinagar, India, from 15 to 22 February 2020
“Migratory species connect the planet and together we welcome them home” will be the theme of a major UN Wildlife Conference dedicated to migratory species in India early next year. Under this theme, governments, scientists, conservation groups and wildlife experts will convene at the 13th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS COP13) due to take place in Gandhinagar, India, from 15 to 22 February 2020.