Convention on Migratory Species

Exciting news from marine turtles conservation meeting in Tanzania!

Kuwait becomes 36th Signatory State to the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Marine Turtles and their Habitats of the Indian Ocean and South-East Asia.

Five out of seven species of marine turtles are known to occur in Kuwaiti waters.

https://www.cms.int/iosea-turtles/en/meeting/IOSEA-MOS9

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Want to learn more about the alien worlds of insects? Tomorrow on June 27th Environment for the Americas is hosting a virtual book club meeting that will explore the evolutionary wonders which enable insects to thrive on our planet. The award-winning author, producer and director Steve Nicholls combines brilliant imagery and engaging writing to shed light on the threats that insects face, and the interlinkage between their fate and ours. Register here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvd-ChrTIrHtfZX4lwrSlJkuJ_GC4VyRHz #/registration



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Angelsharks are flat-bodied sharks which can grow up to 2.4m in length and are normally found submerged in sandy habitats in coastal waters.

Once a very common species, it is now due to targeted fishing, bycatch and habitat loss.

Angelsharks act as umbrella species. By conserving them and their crucial habitats, numerous other species that rely on the same environments can also benefit and thrive.

A new CMS Single Species Action Plan for the Angelshark in the Mediterranean Sea was recently adopted at and provides the tools for urgent conservation action.

https://www.cms.int/en/document/single-species-action-plan-angelshark-squatina-squatina-mediterranean-sea-3

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📢 Starting today!

🔴 Joint webinar of the CMS Energy Task Force and the
Renewables Grid Initiative on 'Bird's-eye View - Ornithology for a nature-friendly energy transition'

📅 Thursday, June 27, 14:00 – 15:30 CEST

➡️ https://renewables-grid.eu/activities/events/detail/news/birds-eye-view-ornithology-for-a-nature-friendly-energy-transition.html

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Albatrosses are among the largest birds on the planet, boasting an impressive wingspan that can exceed 3 meters. These magnificent birds play a crucial role in marine ecosystems. As top predators, they help control populations of fish and squid, and their migration aids in spreading essential nutrients for healthy ocean ecosystems.

Unfortunately, the populations of over 40% of the 31 albatross species listed by the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP) have decreased over the last 20 years. This decline is driven by a myriad of impacts, including invasive species, marine debris, climate change, and disease, but fisheries bycatch remains the greatest threat.

“Marine Protected Areas: Safeguarding our Oceans” is the theme of today's . MPAs can help improve the conservation status of albatrosses by protecting their habitats in the oceans.

Learn more: https://www.acap.aq/world-albatross-day/wad2024-marine-protected-areas/world-albatross-day-2024-poster-and-logo

📢 Starting today!

🔴 9th Meeting of the Signatory States to the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Marine Turtles and their Habitats of the Indian Ocean and South-East Asia (IOSEA MOU)

📅 24-28 June 2024
📌 Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania 🇹🇿

https://www.cms.int/iosea-turtles/en/meeting/IOSEA-MOS9

Today’s reminds us that sea turtles play a vital role in the balance of marine habitats. They help maintain the health of seagrass beds and coral reefs that benefit thousands of other species depending on these marine habitats for food, nursery grounds, and shelter.

But these ancient mariners are in trouble due to human activities.
Slaughtered for their eggs, meat, and shells, sea turtles suffer from poaching and over-exploitation. They also face habitat destruction and accidental capture - known as bycatch - in fishing gear. Climate change has an impact on turtle nesting sites; e.g. it alters sand temperatures, which then affects the s*x of hatchlings.

Countries and experts will meet from 24-28 June 2024 in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania for the 9th Meeting of the Signatory States to the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Marine Turtles and their Habitats of the Indian Ocean and South-East Asia (IOSEA MoU) concluded under the auspices of CMS. They will decide on measures to conserve marine turtle populations and their habitats.



https://www.cms.int/iosea-turtles/en/meeting/IOSEA-MOS9

Conservation of Marine Turtles in the Mediterranean Region Sea Turtle Conservancy MEDASSET-Mediterranean Association to Save the Sea Turtles

Ocean Action IS climate action!

This , we’re celebrating and how the ocean affects and heals the climate.

Find ways to help at today’s World Ocean Day!

https://worldoceanday.org

This year's focuses on land restoration, halting desertification and building drought resilience.

The recent CMS report on the "State of the World's Migratory Species" found that habitat loss, degradation & fragmentation – particularly from activities such as agriculture and the expansion of transport and energy infrastructure - are among the top threats to all migratory species.

3 out of 4 CMS-listed migratory species are impacted by habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation.

As migratory species must be able to move between sites, they are also particularly vulnerable to the loss of that often results from habitat destruction and degradation.

It is therefore imperative to prioritize ecological connectivity in the identification, design and ongoing management of protected and conserved areas, noting that to date, less than 10% of protected land is connected.

Connectivity should be explicitly considered when selecting areas for targeted restoration efforts.

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Learn more from our report: https://www.cms.int/en/publication/state-worlds-migratory-species-report

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Dugongs are flagship species and play a crucial role in maintaining healthy seagrass ecosystems, which in turn support a wide variety of marine life.

The CMS Dugong MOU aims to promote internationally coordinated actions to ensure the long-term survival of this species and its seagrass habitats.

Learn more:
https://www.cms.int/dugong/sites/default/files/publication/dugong_mou_0.pdf

World Seagrass Association Project Seagrass Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi

Today, we’re celebrating the "International Day of the Baltic Harbour Porpoise".

Find out more about this unique but threatened marine mammal:

https://express.adobe.com/page/iltuw2a4EdkBM/



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The International Day of the Baltic Harbour Porpoise 🐬 is coming up on 19 May 2024!

Help to raise awareness of the critical situation for this charismatic porpoise!

Learn more and how you can take part:

➡️https://ascobans.org/en/campaign/international-day-baltic-harbour-porpoise

ASCOBANS OceanCare Whale and Dolphin Conservation

📢Coming up this Wednesday!

CMS Executive Secretary, Amy Fraenkel to speak at the 1st-ever :

a fully virtual 24hr global gathering encouraging 100K commitments & actions towards species conservation.

Learn more & register: https://www.reversethered.org/world-species-congress-2024

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The presence of insects 🐞🐛 greatly influences the timing, duration, and overall success of bird migrations.

Many birds’ journeys coincide with peak insect abundance in their stopover areas.

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➡️ https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/

is coming up tomorrow and focuses on the importance of insects for migratory birds.

Insect populations are declining globally, and this phenomenon is mirrored by a decrease in populations of birds that depend on these insects for their survival.

Learn how to on !

⬇️ http://worldmigratorybirdday.org

East Asian - Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) BirdLife International United Nations Biodiversity BTO British Trust for Ornithology Environment for the Americas WWF

📢PRESS RELEASE:

2024 campaign highlights the decline of insects important to many species of .



Learn more: ➡️https://cms.int/en/news/world-migratory-bird-day-2024-highlights-importance-insects

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It’s time to work together !

The CMS Energy Task Force (ETF) aims to reconcile renewable energy development with the protection of migratory species worldwide!

ETF7 will start tomorrow:
https://www.cms.int/en/meeting/seventh-meeting-convention-conservation-migratory-species-wild-animals-cms-energy-task-force

BirdLife International BTO British Trust for Ornithology World Bank United Nations Biodiversity East Asian - Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP)

📢 Happening soon!

🔴 Seventh Meeting of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) Energy Task Force (ETF)

📅 24-26 April 2024
📌 Madrid, Spain

➡️https://www.cms.int/en/meeting/seventh-meeting-convention-conservation-migratory-species-wild-animals-cms-energy-task-force

BirdLife International BTO British Trust for Ornithology East Asian - Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) United Nations Biodiversity World Bank

Today is highlightening the theme Planet vs. Plastics

that migratory species are among the most vulnerable to ?

CMS Asia-Pacific Report confirms plastic pollution impacts both land + freshwater species across the region.

https://cms.int/en/news/new-un-report-finds-migratory-species-are-likely-among-most-vulnerable-plastic-pollution

https://youtu.be/xP-iIilHQsU?si=WnTuYPfGowxU6Lu2

Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics Plastic polluting the planet? That's old news. , and now it’s personal.Plastics are linked to elevated risks of autoimmune disorders, cancer, h...

The new UN State of the World’s Migratory Species Report brings nations together for action.

"To conserve these animals, one country cannot do it alone."

Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary of CMS

➡️Watch the full interview:

Interview: Amy Fraenkel, Bonn Convention (CMS) First State of the World's Migratory Species Report Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild AnimalsThe first-ever CMS report on the State of the World’s Migratory Species is now online. Rea...

🆕East Atlantic Flyway book highlights fascinating stories behind the biology and behaviour of millions of migratory waterbirds as well as the international efforts that have been undertaken to conserve them by CMS and AEWA.

https://www.unep-aewa.org/en/news/east-atlantic-flyway-book-highlights-role-cms-and-aewa



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Without water, life as we know it wouldn't exist.

Migratory animals and humans rely on it to survive, making it critical to protect our planet's water resources for the sake of all living beings.

Water is also essential for peace!

Learn more on today's

https://www.un.org/en/observances/water-day

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Thanks to the translation from MareCet Marine Mammal Research & Conservation the 'Guidelines for the Safe and Humane Handling and Release of Bycaught Small Cetaceans from Fishing Gear' are now also available in Malay 🙏.

https://cms.int/en/publication/guidelines-safe-and-humane-handling-and-release-bycaught-small-cetaceans-fishing-gear

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Forests provide important habitat & Key Biodiversity Areas for migratory animals.

But many of these areas lack a protected status!

See latest UN Report on the State of the World's .

https://www.cms.int/en/publication/state-worlds-migratory-species

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) UN Environment Programme UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification