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World Migratory Bird Day 2023 to Focus on Water
World Migratory Bird Day 2023 will focus on the topic of water and its importance for migratory birds.
We are pleased to announce that next year’s World Migratory Bird Day campaign will focus on the topic of water and its importance for migratory birds. Water is fundamental to life on our planet. The vast majority of migratory birds rely on aquatic ecosystems during their life cycles. Inland and coastal wetlands, rivers, lakes, streams, marshes, and ponds are all vital for feeding, drinking, or nesting, and also as places to rest and refuel during their long journeys.
2022/022: Updated CMS Secretariat Recommendations for the Current Text of the Draft Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
2022/021: CMS COP14 Dates, Venue and Deadlines
The CMS Secretariat is pleased to announce the dates of the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP14).
2022/020: Call for Financial Support for the Development of a New Strategic Plan for Migratory Species
2022/019: Revised Format for CMS COP14 National Reports
Pursuant to Resolution 12.5, Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) are to submit their national reports six months pr
2022/018: Fifth Meeting of the Technical Advisory Group to the Raptors MOU
The Coordinating Unit of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MOU) is pleased to announce that
2022/017: Webinar on Ecological Connectivity – Insights for Post-2020 Indicators (31 October 2022)
The Secretariat of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is pleased to inform you about the upcoming “Webinar on Ecological
World Migratory Bird Day on 8 October Highlights Light Pollution as a Growing Threat to Migratory Birds
Screenshot from animation on the impacts of light pollution on migratory birds
Dim the Lights for Birds at Night
Opening Remarks of Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals at AEWA MOP8
Pied avocet © Robert Blanken
Thank you Madame Chair