Convention on Migratory Species

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

CMS is inviting applications from qualified consultants, not-for-profit organizations or consortia to develop a global s...
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.

How can raptor reintroduction and reinforcement programmes help reverse population declines and what does it take for th...
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

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

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

Please join us in welcoming Andy Raine as the new Executive Secretary of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) and A...
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

With UN Environment Programme

Saturday 23 May is World Fish Migration Day! 🐟 Our Global Assessment of Migratory Freshwater Fishes shows that migratory...
23/05/2026

Saturday 23 May is World Fish Migration Day! 🐟

Our Global Assessment of Migratory Freshwater Fishes shows that migratory freshwater fish are in serious trouble. Safeguarding them will require countries to work together to keep rivers connected, productive, and full of life.

Among the key findings are:

• 81%: Estimated decline in migratory freshwater fish populations worldwide since 1970.

• 97%: Share of CMS-listed migratory fish already threatened with extinction.

• 250+: Transboundary rivers and lakes worldwide, meaning conservation success depends on cooperation between countries rather than national action alone.

• 205: Species identified in Asia alone, making it the global hotspot for migratory freshwater fish at risk.

• US$436 million: Estimated annual value of Amazon fisheries based on migratory species.

• 15,000: Freshwater fish species assessed through the IUCN Red List and global datasets used to produce this assessment.

Download the Summary Report or the full report in English, Spanish or French: https://www.cms.int/publication/global-assessment-migratory-freshwater-fishes

22/05/2026

On the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, CMS Executive Secretary Amy Fraenkel highlights why local action is essential for migratory species conservation. 🦋

Migratory species connect countries, ecosystems and communities across the world. Their conservation depends on international cooperation, but also on the actions taken in the places where they live, breed, feed and migrate.

From wetlands and rivers to cities, ports, coastlines and migration stopover sites, local decisions can make a difference far beyond one location.

Watch the video message to learn how acting locally can support global impact for migratory species and biodiversity.

United Nations Biodiversity

Tomorrow, 22 May, is the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 ( ), and CMS is joining the call to act locally...
21/05/2026

Tomorrow, 22 May, is the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 ( ), and CMS is joining the call to act locally for global impact!

Local action is where global biodiversity goals become reality, through decisions and efforts that protect nature in the places where people live and work, and where healthy ecosystems support livelihoods and well-being.

For migratory species, actions taken locally can support conservation across borders, habitats and entire migration routes.

Learn more about and how you can take action: https://www.cbd.int/biodiversity-day/2026

With United Nations Biodiversity

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