Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)

Great pleasure to welcome Astrid Schomaker, the new UN Biodiversity Executive Secretary at the CMS Secretariat in UN Bonn. We look forward to the continued close collaboration between CBD and CMS, with a particular focus on the implementation of the #BiodiversityPlan.

Why does #biodiversity matter? 🌱 Every day there are millions of interactions in #nature that are essential for a healthy, functioning planet. Losing even a small species can have massive impacts on ecosystems and on humans. 🦠 Find out more in this handy infographic.

Press Release: Actions to Strengthen Marine Turtle Conservation agreed at UN Meeting in Tanzania Governments, scientific experts and stakeholders gathered over four days in an international meeting that ended today to discuss pressing conservation issues for marine turtles in the Indian Ocean and South-East Asia region.  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 Marine Turtles MOU) agreed on a number of conservation actions. These include the adoption of a Single Species Action Plan for the critically endangered hawksbill turtle, recommendations on beach management and hatchery practices, as well as the endorsement of guidance on identifying critical habitats for turtles. On the closing day of the meeting, the State of Kuwait – hosting five of the seven marine turtle species – became 36th Signatory State by signing the agreement. The MOU is one of several specialized agreements under the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dqcYG7-4

Exciting news from #IOSEAMOS9 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://lnkd.in/dRBsNuth

🔔Today is #AngelSharkDay!   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 #CriticallyEndangered 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 #CMSCOP14 and provides the tools for urgent conservation action.   https://lnkd.in/dAJ6SzGz

📢 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://lnkd.in/eCZfkTib

Today is #WorldAlbatrossDay! 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 #WorldAlbatrossDay. MPAs can help improve the conservation status of albatrosses by protecting their habitats in the oceans. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dtDSz-yA

📢 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://lnkd.in/dRBsNuth

Today’s #WorldSeaTurtleDay 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 sex 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. #IOSEAMOS9 https://lnkd.in/dRBsNuth

#MigratoryBirds help keep our 🌍's ecosystems healthy. We all have a responsibility to ensure the diverse habitats they transit through are protected, including lakes, rivers, wetlands & more. 🏞 Here are 4️⃣ reasons why birds matter for people & planet. via UNDP