The Slender-billed Curlew was declared extinct in October 2025. At #AEWAMOP9, delegates paid tribute to it, with this rare taxidermied specimen on view. Read personal reflections and testimonies from those who searched for, studied, and cared deeply about it: www.unep-aewa.org/en/news/reme...

Join this webinar to delve into our most recent and comprehensive global dugong assessment revealing urgent conservation gaps and calling for stronger regional action. 🗓️ Monday 17 of November at 1 PM Sydney Details: www.tropwater.com/event-detail... Report: www.cms.int/news/global-...

New blog post. This week, @marycolwell1 gave the eulogy to the Slender-billed Curlew at the AEWA meeting of parties in Bonn. You can now read the eulogy on our new blog post. www.curlewaction.org/the-bird-wit...

AEWA's new Conservation Status Report of Migratory Waterbirds (CSR9), identifies three main groups of pressures affecting AEWA-listed populations across Africa and Eurasia: biological resource use, infrastructure development, & agriculture. Read the full report: www.unep-aewa.org/en/publicati...

After poisoning incidents killed ≈100 Critically Endangered Hooded Vultures, CMS & partners are working to turn the tide in The Gambia. With authorities and local conservation teams, partners aim to strengthen local capacity to prevent & respond to wildlife poisoning: 4vultures.org/blog/interna...

AEWA's new report is the most comprehensive assessment on threats African-Eurasian migratory waterbirds face: unsustainable hunting, infrastructure development & agricultural expansion. View in EN or FR> Full report: www.unep-aewa.org/en/publicati... Summary: www.unep-aewa.org/en/publicati...

#AEWAMOP9 kicked off in Bonn putting migratory waterbirds front-and-center! The 9th Session of the Meeting of the Parties (MOP9) to the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) opened under the theme #UnitedForFlyways. More: www.unep-aewa.org/en/news/aewa...

In new podcast, CMS ExecSec Amy Fraenkel discusses urgent threats facing migratory animals, successful cross-border conservation efforts & need for international cooperation & ecological connectivity to safeguard migratory wildlife. Listen now unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/e/nature-kno...

Excited to unveil official #CMSCOP15 logo & slogan! “Connecting Nature to Sustain Life” highlights role of ecological connectivity in conserving ecosystems supporting migratory species & human well-being, while Brazil-shaped logo celebrates country’s rich biodiversity: www.cms.int/news/2025028...

The Caspian Seal is the Caspian Sea’s only marine mammal. Each year adults head north to gather on ice and pup, molt on northern islands, then disperse to central & southern basins. Slow-reproducing and commercially exploited, they are listed under CMS Appendices I & II: www.cms.int/sites/defaul...

Illegal killing of birds (IKB) is still one of the major threats to migratory birds, putting pressure on vulnerable species and undermining conservation progress. 🐦 CMS MIKT Task Force is carrying out a regional survey to gather insights to help reduce IKB. 📋 Learn more: www.cms.int/taskforce/mikt

Coming up in less than a week: 9th Edition of the AEWA Conservation Status REPORT (CSR9). For the first time, AEWA’s flagship report goes beyond tracking population trends to examine what drives changes, identifying key threats to migratory waterbirds and actions needed to address them. Stay tuned!

What to expect at #AEWAMOP9? The 9th Session of the Meeting of the Parties to the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) will address a range of conservation priorities for migratory waterbirds and their habitats in Africa and Eurasia. Learn more: www.unep-aewa.org/en/news/aewa...

The Christmas Island Frigatebird breeds exclusively on Christmas Island. 🏝️ Its population has declined by around 66% over the last three generations due to habitat clearance, dust fallout from phosphate mining, marine pollution, overfishing and bycatch. Learn more: www.cms.int/sites/defaul...

Snow leopards roam across 12 countries, crossing mountains & borders. <4,000 mature individuals remain, per IUCN. 🐾 On 23 October, International #SnowLeopardDay, conservation partners invite you to dedicate 23 minutes of movement (run, walk, or stretch) to the ultimate high-mountain traveller! 🏔️

Climate change is reshaping the journeys of aquatic wildlife. 🐳 CMS Scientific Councillors Mark P. Simmonds and Des Thompson explain what’s happening and what we can do. Read their article: rse.org.uk/resource/act... Download the CMS report with their insights: www.cms.int/news/global-...

As climate warms, how can wildlife & people in the high mountains of Central Asia become more resilient? This week, tune in to the CAMCA project's closing event to discover outcomes, how they can be scaled and much more! Livestream in English & Russian and full agenda: www.cms.int/meeting/conf...

The Eastern Red Bat’s (Lasiurus borealis) main threat wind energy, accounting for 38% of deaths. 🦇 With current death-rates, models predict the North American population will decrease 90% in 50 years. 📉 This underscores the importance of listing it on CMS Appendix II: www.cms.int/sites/defaul...

13 nations endorsed a bold new Work Programme to protect iconic migratory land mammals. 🦌🐫 For the first time, the Central Asian Mammals Initiative (#CAMI) plan maps 13 priority transboundary conservation regions & targets 17 species for enhanced protection. Read more: cami.cms.int/news/asian-s...

Ecological connectivity is how easily wildlife, water, seeds, and nutrients can move from one natural area to another. New UNCCD & CMS report shows how restoring land and reconnecting habitats can limit degradation and build stronger ecosystems, for people and nature: www.unccd.int/news-stories...

Giraffes are the tallest living terrestrial animals 🦒 and have different coat patterns, which are unique to each individual. They face a number of threats throughout their range and were uplisted to Vulnerable as they've declined by 40% in the last 30 years. Read more: www.cms.int/sites/defaul...

The new operational phase of the Global Partnership on Ecological Connectivity was officially launched at the #IUCNCongress. The Secretary General attended the event. GPEC is a multistakeholder collaborative initiative aiming to facilitate actions needed to restore ecological connectivity. @cms.int

The first assessment in 25+ years on the global status of dugongs is out! 📘 Across their range, dugongs are secure in Australia & Arabian Gulf, but prospects are precarious in East Asia & Africa or even extinct. 🌊 Video overview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qhs... Report: www.cms.int/news/global-...

📢 OUT TODAY! 🚨 CMS published the most comprehensive global dugong assessment in 20+ years. Dugongs are vulnerable to extinction worldwide, some populations critically endangered. 🌊 We must map & protect seagrass, cut bycatch, restore habitats, and roll out action plans: www.cms.int/news/global-...

It’s World Migratory Bird Day! 🦜 Migratory birds face challenges in urban landscapes. Under “Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities," discover ways you can help create a world where both birds and people can thrive. In English, Spanish or French: mailchi.mp/a892589a3f78...

As cities grow and natural habitats shrink, migratory birds are losing the places they need to rest and feed. This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, let’s make our urban spaces and communities bird-friendly. Join the movement for safe #SharedSpaces https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/

Today, IUCN officially declared the Slender-billed Curlew extinct, marking the first known global extinction of a formerly widespread migratory bird species whose range included mainland Europe, North Africa, and West Asia. Read our and AEWA's full statement: www.cms.int/news/slender...

Report launches. Presentations. Panel moderations. And more! CMS is at the #IUCNCongress in Abu Dhabi to advance the conservation of migratory species and the habitats they depend on. Join us onsite if you’re in Abu Dhabi or stream live where available: www.cms.int/eventcalenda... #IUCN2025

Discover the newest migratory maps on CMS' Atlas of Ungulate Migration featuring guanaco 🦙, wild camel 🐫, Cape buffalo 🐃, and elk 🦌. Explore how these species move across landscapes, then dive deeper with their fact sheets. 🗺️ View the interactive maps: www.cms.int/gium/migrati...

Raptors are vital to healthy ecosystems, yet many are declining. 🦅 Attending #IUCNcongress? Join us to explore the ecological & socioeconomic importance of vultures and sooty falcons, and how coordinated action translates research and policy into practical conservation: www.cms.int/sites/defaul...

The CMS Secretariat is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned and upgraded website! 💻 It's part of a broader upgrade of the 25 websites of the CMS Family, including those of regional Agreements, CMS MoUs, and Initiatives. Check it out! Visit our new online home at www.cms.int

Urials are one of the few wild sheep species naturally inhabiting vast elevation ranges. 🐏🏔️ In Pakistan’s Torghar Mountains, community-managed trophy hunting programs have doubled local populations, showing how sustainable use supports conservation & local livelihoods: www.cms.int/sites/defaul...

Did you know that there's a whole treaty dedicated to migratory animals, such as whales, birds, and butterflies? The @cms.int is the only international convention specialising in the conservation and sustainable use of migratory animals and their habitats. More info: www.cms.int/what-are-mig...

CMS is saddened by the passing of Jane Goodall, who transformed our understanding of great apes & the ecosystems we share. “Every individual matters, and every individual makes a difference – every single day,” she reminded us in an interview for #CMSCOP12 TRACKS magazine www.cms.int/sites/defaul...

🚨 JUST LAUNCHED: findings from major expert workshop on how climate change is affecting migratory species. Elephant habitat gridlock, whales taking risky detours, Himalayan species pushed upslope, seagrass sinks under siege, shorebirds nesting later & more. Download: www.cms.int/news/global-...

Africa’s Lions, Cheetahs, Leopards and African Wild Dogs are in decline. 🦁 The African Carnivores Initiative (ACI) unites partners to deliver conservation outcomes for these four predators. 🐆 Discover more: www.cms.int/legalinstrum... 🇫🇷 Regardez en français: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEpy...

📰 New study: Drone footage measured 272 dugongs across 18 countries. Larger populations were generally plumper; small, endangered groups were leaner. Socioeconomics matter—wealthier areas & MPAs link to healthier dugongs and human pressure lowers condition. More: dugong.cms.int/news/global-...

High Seas Treaty reached threshold to enter into force, opening new pathways to safeguard migratory species across 2/3s of the ocean. CMS science, maps & guidance can help protect migratory routes and habitats, reduce bycatch, ship strikes, underwater noise & pollution: www.cms.int/news/high-se...

On #WorldGorillaDay, we celebrate these remarkable creatures, who are among our closest relatives on Earth! 🦍 Gorillas have been listed under CMS Appendix I since 1979. Range States created a legally binding instrument devoted to the conservation of gorillas and their habitats: www.cms.int/gorilla

Jaguars rely on connected habitats across the Americas. Facing habitat loss, fragmentation, and illegal killing & trade, protection needs cross border coordination. 🐆 Today in MX the CITES+CMS Jaguar Range States meeting unites governments & communities: www.biodiversidad.gob.mx/planeta/jagu...

🐬 AC29 has now concluded. From 16-18 September 2025, Parties discussed pressing threats to small cetaceans. Outcomes such as Action Points and Recommendations will be posted soon to the AC29 web page. Stay tuned! Learn more: www.ascobans.org/en/meeting/a...

At Indonesia reef manta feeding sites, waters hold ~20,000–449,000 plastic pieces/km². 🧴 Mantas may be ingesting up to 63 items/hour and up to 980 g per kg of plankton filtered. 🌊 On #WorldMantaDay, help raise awareness of threats these ocean giants face. Learn more: www.cms.int/en/publicati...

On Day 2 of CMS Energy Task Force's 8th meeting, participants will from move from dialogue to decisions, committed to ensuring nature-positive energy solutions keep migratory routes safe & habitats thriving. ETF's brochure: www.cms.int/en/publicati... Meeting details: www.cms.int/en/meeting/e...

Tomorrow the 2nd virtual meeting of ITTEA & EAAFP Task Forces on illegal taking of migratory birds will take place. Agenda includes a gov & NGO case study from Philippines, a mistnets review, #CMSCOP15 prep, scoreboard and baseline updates, and much more. More info: www.cms.int/en/meeting/2...

Today we open the 8th meeting of the CMS Energy Task Force (ETF). ⚡🐦 Created under CMS & AEWA and coordinated by @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social, ETF brings gov., industry & conservations together to align renewable energy growth with the needs of migratory species. More: www.cms.int/en/meeting/e...

Wednesday 17 September is #WorldMantaDay! Two manta species are listed under CMS. 📜 Manta rays face multiple threats, with overfishing & trade among the major pressures. 🌊 Learn more in the CMS factsheet on Human Impacts on Sharks and Rays (available in EN, SP & FR): www.cms.int/en/publicati...

Once found across the Eurasian steppe, Przewalski’s horses declined in the mid 1900s and the last native wild population disappeared after 1969. 🐎 Since the 90s, coordinated reintroductions in Mongolia, China, Kazakhstan & Ukraine have rebuilt small wild herds. More: www.cms.int/sites/defaul...

The first State of the World’s Migratory Species report found 22% of 1,189 CMS-listed species are now threatened with extinction. 🐋🦅🐆 Key drivers are habitat loss/fragmentation, overexploitation & climate change. Let's turn this around by backing evidence-based actions: www.cms.int/en/publicati...

30+ years after its last sighting, the slender-billed curlew will soon be declared extinct. As one of its last witnesses, Simon Barnes urges better stewardship; while @numenini.bsky.social compels us to learn from the slender-billed curlew to prevent repeats. More: observer.co.uk/news/science...

To mark International Vulture Awareness Day, André Botha, Chair of the Technical Advisory Group to the CMS Raptors MoU, shares solutions that are turning the tide and explains why these birds are the silent guardians of our ecosystems & our health. 🦅 🎧 Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/2502210/epis...