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Official account of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS, also known as the "Bonn Convention")

18/06/2026

Wind energy is essential to tackling the climate crisis, but it must also be planned and operated in ways that protect migratory species.

In a new webinar recording, Dr. Winifred Frick, Chief Scientist at Bat Conservation International, shares evidence, guidance and resources on how wind energy projects can reduce risks to bats. 🦇

Learn why bats matter, why they are vulnerable to wind turbines, and how practical solutions such as careful siting, curtailment, monitoring and adaptive management can help reduce impacts.

Reducing risks to bats as wind energy expands is part of building better climate solutions! Watch the recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr4hQc1auak

And download our Fact Sheet on Migratory Bats and Wind Energy (available in English, Spanish, French and Chinese): https://www.cms.int/publication/fact-sheet-migratory-bats-and-wind-energy

17/06/2026

This year’s theme “Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.” speaks directly to the needs of migratory species, which depend on connected habitats across land, water and sky.

The Global Land Outlook Thematic Report on Ecological Connectivity and Land Restoration, produced by UNCCD and CMS, highlights how rangelands can help strengthen ecological connectivity when they are managed sustainably.

✳️ Recognizing rangelands starts with valuing the routes, resources and ecosystem functions they provide.

✳️ Respecting rangelands calls for respecting the pastoralists and communities whose knowledge and stewardship help keep these landscapes healthy.

✳️ Restoring rangelands helps restore connections for wildlife, for people and for the natural systems we all depend on.

To explore these links further, join us on 30 June for the webinar “Socio-Ecological Connectivity: Bridging Land Restoration, Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Action”, organized by United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, Center for Large Landscape Conservation and CMS.

📅 30 June 2026 | 16:00-17:30 CEST | Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VSAy8ZBeSxaPyU1rXo577A #/registration

16/06/2026

Today is and a new report finds that tens of thousands of marine turtles are likely being lost each year after being accidentally caught in fishing gear, with CMS-listed species among the most frequently affected. ⚠️

Gillnets, trawls and longlines are identified as some of the most harmful fisheries, causing mortality through drowning, entanglement and hook injuries.

The challenge is serious, but solutions already exist. Turtle Excluder Devices, circle hooks, modified gear, safer handling & release practices, and changes in fishing methods can all help reduce turtle deaths when applied at scale. 🐢🌊

Sea turtles are incredible ocean travellers, crossing borders and connecting ecosystems. Proven conservation measures to safeguard them can and should be put in place now.

👉 Learn more and view the report: https://www.cms.int/news/new-report-reveals-scale-marine-turtle-bycatch-crisis-indian-ocean-and-south-east-asia

11/06/2026

CMS is inviting applications from qualified consultants, not-for-profit organizations or consortia to develop a global situation analysis covering six marine flyways used by migratory seabirds. 🐦🌊

The assignment will synthesize scientific and policy information on seabird distributions, connectivity, threats, governance and conservation responses, while identifying knowledge gaps, priorities and opportunities for coordinated action across marine flyways.

📅 Deadline to submit proposal: 26 June 2026
Full info: https://www.cms.int/convention-bodies/secretariat/opportunities #

Help strengthen international action for migratory seabirds and the marine flyways they depend on.

09/06/2026

How can raptor reintroduction and reinforcement programmes help reverse population declines and what does it take for them to succeed?

The Coordinating Unit of the Raptors MOU is pleased to launch a new report drawing on case studies and interviews with practitioners and policy experts involved in conservation programmes. 🦅

The report highlights that reintroduction and reinforcement can be important tools where threats such as poisoning, habitat loss and poaching have contributed to serious declines.

It also shows that success depends on much more than releasing birds: careful feasibility studies, threat reduction, stakeholder collaboration, community engagement, sustained funding and long-term post-release monitoring are all key.

📅 Join our webinar on Thursday 11 June 2026, 13:00-14:00 (GMT+4, Abu Dhabi time)

Click to learn more: https://raptors.cms.int/eventcalendar/webinar-raptors-reintroduction-and-reinforcement-programmes-experiences-field

08/06/2026

This , let us reimagine our relationship with the ocean and how we can take care of it.

Marine migratory species remind us that the ocean is a connected system that sustains life across the planet. Whales transport nutrients between ecosystems, sharks help maintain balanced marine food webs, and sea turtles and rays support healthy seagrass beds and coral reef ecosystems.

With the entry into force of the new High Seas Treaty ( ), 2026 marks a historic milestone of a new era for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in the high seas, an area covering two-thirds of the world’s ocean.

The BBNJ Agreement complements the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) and other existing multilateral environmental agreements and strengthens the global framework for conservation measures related to species of wild animals that traverse vast oceanic territories, and their habitats. It opens new perspectives of collaboration on advancing the conservation of migratory species across marine ecosystems.

It is time to work together across borders and across the board to ensure a healthy ocean and thriving wildlife as part of our shared future.

Learn more: https://www.cms.int/news/high-seas-treaty-new-era-migratory-species-and-ocean-governance

05/06/2026

Calling embroidery artists worldwide! 🧵🐦

Inspired by this year’s official poster, World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is excited to launch the World Migratory Bird Day Embroidery Competition celebrating the 2026 theme “Every Bird Counts: Your Observations Matter.”

Just as every bird observation contributes valuable information to community science, every stitch in your embroidery can help tell a story about conservation and the importance of conserving migratory birds.

🌍 Who can participate? Anyone, anywhere in the world! The contest is open to youth (under 18) and adults (18+).

🧵 Technique? Free technique (traditional embroidery, cross-stitch, crewel, stumpwork, and more).

📸 What to submit? 3 high-resolution photos of your embroidery (1 full design and 2 detail shots) and a short narrative (max. 150 words) explaining how your piece reflects and the theme “ – Your Observations Matter.”

📅 Submission deadline: September 30, 2026
🏆 Winners announced: November 2026

🔗 Learn more and submit your entry through the link: https://www.migratorybirdday.org/contest/

With AEWA, East Asian - Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) and Environment for the Americas

05/06/2026

On , the global call is for climate action, and for migratory species that action is urgent.

Our Migratory Species and Climate Change Expert Workshop report shows how climate change is reshaping migration routes, shrinking habitats, disrupting breeding and feeding patterns, and increasing risks for species that depend on connected landscapes, seascapes and skies.

From barn swallows and Arctic shorebirds to whales, dolphins, dugongs and elephants, migratory species are already feeling the impacts of a changing climate.

Safeguarding them means working across borders, keeping habitats connected, supporting nature-based solutions, and helping species adapt in a rapidly changing world.

Download the report to learn why migratory species must be part of the global climate response. : https://www.cms.int/news/global-experts-un-workshop-find-climate-change-threatening-earths-animal-migrations

03/06/2026

Big news for bustards! At , governments adopted a landmark global action plan to help protect all 26 species of bustards across 102 range states.

Bustards are among the world’s most threatened bird groups, facing habitat loss, power line collisions, unsustainable hunting, agricultural intensification and climate change.

The new plan sets out coordinated action to protect habitats, reduce threats, strengthen monitoring and support cross-border cooperation.

Learn more: https://www.cms.int/news/cms-cop15-adopted-landmark-global-action-plan-safeguard-bustards-worldwide

01/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Andy Raine as the new Executive Secretary of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) and ASCOBANS, effective today, 1 June 2026.

Mr. Raine is an international environmental lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in environmental multilateralism, including work with the United Nations.

He succeeds former Executive Secretary Amy Fraenkel, who served with dedication for seven years since 2019.

Learn more: https://www.cms.int/news/andy-raine-new-executive-secretary-cms-and-ascobans

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