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Vilm, Germany (May 4, 2017)– Experts have for the first time mapped the distribution and movement corridors of migratory mammals in combination with threats from linear infrastructure, such as railways, roads, pipelines, and border fences, across the entire Central Asian region.

The Conference of the Parties at its 11^th meeting (COP11, Quito, November 2014) by Resoluti

The Secretariat of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (UNEP/CMS) would like to draw attention to a call from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Bi

Staff at the Secretariats of CMS and AEWA were deeply shocked to learn of the attack at the weekend on Kuki Gallmann, who was shot and severely wounded by armed intruders on her estate Ol ari Nyiro in Laikipia, Kenya. Ms Gallmann, a noted conservationist and author, whose autobiographical work “I Dreamed of Africa” was made into a film in 2000 starring Kim Basinger, was the first person to be appointed a “CMS Ambassador”.

The CMS Secretariat has recently launched an Essay Competition in cooperation with the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA), a programme of the United Nations Foundation.

The Secretariat of the Convention on Migratory Species is pleased to announce the release of the draft Companion Volume on Implementation for the Strategic Plan for Migratory Species 2015-2023.

With COP12 less than six months away, deadlines are beginning to loom already, one such being 24 April, by which time National Reports should be submitted to the Secretariat.

With spring in full swing, millions of birds have made the epic migration from their wintering grounds in Africa to their summer breeding areas in Northern Eurasia and Arctic regions. Songs have returned to the countryside but have you ever wondered what happens to the birds that do not return from their harrowing journey?

The 2^nd Meeting of the Sessional Committee of the CMS Scientific Council will take place from Monday, 10 July to Thursday, 13 July 2017 at the UNEP/CMS Secretariat premises, Platz der Ve

An important international workshop on the cross-border protection of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda) in Central Europe took place in Illmitz, Austria from 8 to 10 March 2017.