UN Wildlife Treaty Releases New Reports on Importance of Community-Led Conservation
Community-led conservation strategies can be instrumental for the successful conservation of migratory species according to two major reports released by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), a global wildlife treaty of the United Nations. The report Community Participation and Livelihoods focuses on 10 key guiding principles for community-led conservation strategies, while the study Potential for Community-Based Wildlife Management in Central Asia presents real-world insights into how community-led initiatives can achieve biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
Scavengers of the skies: Food safety is key to halt vultures’ demise
In line with the celebrations of International Vulture Awareness Day (celebrated throughout September every year) we put the spotlight on the importance of vultures for the maintenance of ecosystems and human well-being.
Amur Falcon
From Prey to Protected Species: How the Tide Turned for the Amur Falcon
In October each year, communities in the mountainous parts of Northeast India, gather in anticipation of the arrival of a small grey bird, the Amur Falcon, which annually migrates over 30,000 km.
Media Advisory - World Migratory Bird Day 2020
On Saturday, 9 May 2020, people around the world will celebrate World Migratory Bird Day – a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness of migratory birds and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. This year’s theme “Birds Connect Our World” highlights the importance of conserving and restoring the ecological connectivity and integrity of ecosystems that support the natural cycles that are essential for the survival and well-being of migratory birds.
Blueprint for the Recovery of South Asia's Critically Endangered Gyps Vultures (SAVE Blueprint)
Twenty years ago there were tens of millions of vultures in the Indian subcontinent.
CMS Office - Abu Dhabi : A Decade of Achievements
We Need Vultures and They Need Us: Urgent International Action to Save Vultures
Abu Dhabi, December 2019 - Vultures are the most endangered group
Fact Sheet on the CMS Raptors MOU
Over 40 countries Work Together to Improve the Conservation Status of Migratory Birds of Prey
For the first time, 100 representatives from more than 40 countries will come together to discuss urgent actions to step up protection for threatened species of migratory birds of prey.
Multi-species Action Plan to Conserve African-Eurasian Vultures (Vulture MsAP) - CMS Technical Series No.35/Raptors MOU Technical Publication No.5
CMS Technical Series No.35
CMS Raptors MOU Technical Publication No.5
Flyway Action Plan for the Conservation of the Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus (CVFAP)
CMS Raptors MOU Technical Publication No.6
The CVFAP aims to address threats by proposing 68 conservation actions under 12 detailed objectives, foreseen to be impleme