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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 20h

North Africa is a critical region for migratory birds. Government and NGO experts are meeting in Tangier, Morocco, for a 3-day workshop on national action plans to tackle the illegal killing, taking and trade of migratory birds in the region. More about the workshop: www.cms.int/meeting/work...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 29/09/2026

Partnerships are at the 💚 of this week’s #TurtleTuesday stories. Coastal communities, Indigenous Rangers, fishers, scientists and tourism partners are combining their knowledge and resources to tackle shared challenges and protect sea turtles & their habitats: iosea-turtles.cms.int/25th-anniver...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 28/09/2026

#WorldMigratoryBirdDay is just two weeks away! 🐦 Now is the time to find an event near you, register your own event, download campaign materials, and help spread the word. Find more information on how to get involved and download the #WMBD2026 multilingual toolkit: www.worldmigratorybirdday.org

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UN Environment Programme @unep.org · 28/09/2026

Welcome to the world, little foal 🐴! In August 2026, a remote sanctuary on Kazakhstan's steppe welcomed the first Przewalski's horse, one of the rarest equines on Earth, to be born on these grasslands in 200 years. Read his story: www.unep.org/news-and-sto... #GenerationRestoration

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Global Initiative on Ungulate Migration @migratinghooves.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New migration maps just released! Red deer traverse steep slops in Germany's Berchtesgaden National Park and guanacos migrate along Argentina's impressive Auca Mahuida Volcano. Check out the maps in the Atlas of Ungulate Migration www.cms.int/gium/migrati... @cms.int

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 25/09/2026

CMS Secretariat is looking for a consultant to assess how migratory Little, Roseate and Black-naped Terns are faring across the East Asian–Australasian and West Pacific Marine Flyways. The consultant will review population trends, threats and existing protections: careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 24/09/2026

Migratory species share the ocean with all kinds of vessels. Where their paths cross, strikes can seriously harm them. On #WorldMaritimeDay, our report Limiting Global Ship Strikes on Whale Sharks recommends measures to protect whale sharks and safeguard marine wildlife: www.cms.int/publication/...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 24/09/2026

A gorilla’s home can cross a national border so protecting them calls for international cooperation. The CMS Gorilla Agreement provides a framework for countries to monitor gorilla populations, safeguard their forest habitats and keep those habitats connected: gorilla.cms.int #WorldGorillaDay

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 23/09/2026

Each spring, red deer in Germany’s Berchtesgaden National Park leave the forested valleys around Königssee and climb towards alpine pastures and subalpine forests. 🦌⛰️ A new map @migratinghooves.bsky.social map traces these short but steep journeys. Explore the map: www.cms.int/gium/migrati...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 22/09/2026

It’s #TurtleTuesday and we continue to mark 25 years of the IOSEA Marine Turtle MoU by sharing regional stories. A chance encounter with a turtle can reveal moments of wonder or struggle and leave a lasting impression. Read 4 new stories on the anniversary map: iosea-turtles.cms.int/25th-anniver...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 21/09/2026

The impacts of #AvianInfluenza reach far beyond poultry, affecting wild animals, ecosystems, livelihoods, food security and human health. FAO, WHO, WOAH & CMS launched a new global framework to strengthen coordinated action through a One Health approach: www.cms.int/publication/...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 17/09/2026

Manta and devil rays cross borders. Protection takes collaboration. 🌊 This #WorldMantaDay, explore the CMS Concerted Action adopted at #CMSCOP15 to cut fisheries mortality, strengthen protection and involve communities. Read it in 3 languages: www.cms.int/document/con... @mantatrust.bsky.social

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 15/09/2026

It’s #TurtleTuesday and we’re continuing to mark 25 years of the IOSEA Marine Turtle MoU by sharing conservation success stories from across the region. This week, discover how the people who live alongside sea turtles can become their strongest protectors: iosea-turtles.cms.int/25th-anniver...

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BirdLife International @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Discover the State of the World’s Birds!🐦 This sixth edition by BirdLife International focuses on migratory birds and their flyways, and what they reveal about the state of nature, the drivers of biodiversity loss, and the solutions needed to reverse declines.🗺️ Find it here👉 sowb.birdlife.org

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 09/09/2026

Power lines are essential to the clean energy transition, but how can they be planned & managed in ways that also protect wildlife? Join the CMS Energy Task Force for a bilingual (English/Spanish) webinar exploring the impacts of power lines on wildlife in the Americas: www.cms.int/eventcalenda...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 08/09/2026

We’re marking 25 years of the IOSEA Marine Turtle MoU by sharing #MarineTurtle conservation success stories from the region. This week’s stories show how small teams and modest beginnings can grow into powerful conservation efforts with empowered communities: iosea-turtles.cms.int/25th-anniver...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 07/09/2026

Global warming is set to exceed 1.5°C but how high temperatures rise and how long they stay above this threshold depends on our actions. Migratory species can help. UNEP’s Limiting Overshoot report: www.unep.org/resources/li... More on migratory species & climate action: www.cms.int/topics/clima...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 06/09/2026

For #WorldShorebirdsDay, follow the journeys of Hudsonian Whimbrels. Through Wings of Survival, Leanna Carriere & Timm Döbert are cycling from Alaska to Patagonia along tagged birds’ routes, raising awareness of shorebirds, the threats they face and the habitats they need: www.wingsofsurvival.com

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 04/09/2026

Coordinated conservation is making a difference for vultures. Under CMS, the Raptors MoU is contributing to wider international efforts to tackle the threats facing migratory African-Eurasian vultures, and these collective efforts are delivering results: raptors.cms.int/news/progres... #VultureDay

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 04/09/2026

A wildlife conservation agreement is only as strong as the people behind it. 🐢👥 To close our #IOSEAturtles25 anniversary week, discover how regional, national and local efforts fit together to put an international agreement into practice: iosea-turtles.cms.int/news/protect...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 03/09/2026

The 30th Meeting of the @ascobans.bsky.social Advisory Committee concluded today. 50 participants adopted 40 action points, recommendations and decisions for the conservation of cetaceans in the Baltic, North-East Atlantic, Irish & North Seas. 🐬 Learn more: www.ascobans.org/meeting/ac30

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 03/09/2026

Marine turtles have powerful flippers and streamlined shells, while magnetic cues help guide them between feeding areas & nesting beaches. The IOSEA Marine Turtle MoU supports international cooperation to protect turtles and the connected habitats they rely on: iosea-turtles.cms.int/news/marine-...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 02/09/2026

Conserving marine turtles in the Indian Ocean & South-East Asia depends on a strong regional network. As #IOSEAturtles25 anniversary week continues, Dr. Manjula Tiwari pays tribute to people working in the region and says their determination gives her optimism: iosea-turtles.cms.int/news/celebra...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 01/09/2026

The 30th Meeting of the @ascobans.bsky.social Advisory Committee kicked off today! 🐬 From 1–3 September, Parties, experts and partners will review key pressures and conservation priorities for small cetaceans across the Baltic, North-East Atlantic, Irish & North Seas: www.ascobans.org/meeting/ac30

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 01/09/2026

Today marks 25 years since the IOSEA Marine Turtle MoU entered into effect. We celebrate its achievements while looking ahead to the work still needed to address the threats marine turtles continue to face. 🐢 Explore 25 years of collaboration and successes: iosea-turtles.cms.int/news/iosea-m...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 31/08/2026

The IOSEA Marine Turtles MoU entered into effect on 1 Sept. 2001. This week we commemorate 25 years of the MoU and look back at the impact it has had on marine turtle conservation. Our first anniversary article retraces how this regional vision became a reality: iosea-turtles.cms.int/news/perth-m...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 28/08/2026

Europe wants to protect 30% of land by 2030. A recent CMS-partner study explored how this can deliver the greatest benefits for breeding birds. Carefully selecting which land to protect could cover about 49% of the species’ ranges + 63% of populations: conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 27/08/2026

Many lakes form part of wider freshwater systems which are vital for migratory freshwater fish. This #WorldLakeDay is a reminder that we must keep lakes connected so species can continue their journeys. Explore our Global Assessment of Migratory Freshwater Fishes: www.cms.int/publication/...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 26/08/2026

The 30th International Bat Night is this weekend 29–30 August 2026! 🦇 Find an organized activity near you using the EUROBATS interactive event map or join the celebration by learning about bats in your region, the threats they face and how you can help protect them: www.eurobats.org/internationa...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 24/08/2026

Migratory wildlife crosses borders. Conservation must do the same. CMS brings countries together to coordinate action across geographical & political boundaries. This cooperation is increasingly urgent: 49% of CMS-listed species are declining and 24% face extinction: www.cms.int/what-are-mig...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 21/08/2026

Rangelands are lands in motion supporting pastoralist communities and providing vital habitats & migration routes for wildlife. As #UNCCDCOP17 continues in Mongolia, we are reminded that 2026 is the International Year of Rangelands & Pastoralists #IYRP2026: www.fao.org/rangelands-pastoralists-2026/

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 20/08/2026

When seasonal floods arrive in Chad's Zakouma National Park, African elephants head west. A new map in the CMS Atlas of Ungulate Migration traces their journey. 🐘 Explore the map: www.cms.int/gium/migrati... Download the fact sheet: www.cms.int/publication/... With @migratinghooves.bsky.social

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 18/08/2026

Attending #UNCCDCOP17 in Ulaanbaatar? Join us this Saturday for a conversation on how sustainable rangeland management can support pastoralist livelihoods, conserve migratory species and strengthen climate resilience. More details: www.cms.int/eventcalenda...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 17/08/2026

Deep-sea mining could bring industrial activity to some of the quietest, darkest and least understood ecosystems on Earth. A CMS report examines what this could mean for migratory species that move through or depend on these areas and how it could affect the wider ocean: www.cms.int/publication/...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 14/08/2026

How can we safeguard migratory waterbirds that cross borders & continents? Through International Species Action Plans, the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) brings stakeholders together to address threats across the African-Eurasian flyway. 🐦🌍 Watch the video to learn more.

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 13/08/2026

At #CMSCOP15, Parties adopted a resolution that sets out priority actions to help migratory species adapt to climate change. It includes protecting places animals need now or in the future, keeping habitats connected, and removing barriers. View it in three languages: www.cms.int/document/cli...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 12/08/2026

Elephants shape Africa’s savannah & forest ecosystems. Yet across West Africa, their populations are small, highly fragmented and face many threats. The CMS West African Elephant MOU provides a framework to restore & maintain elephant populations & their habitats: www.cms.int/west-african-elephants

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 11/08/2026

What happens to marine migratory wildlife when it moves beyond national waters? More than 50 species listed under CMS use the high seas. CMS and the new #BBNJ Agreement can complement each other by linking knowledge with tools that support conservation. Learn more: www.cms.int/conservation...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 10/08/2026

This #WorldLionDay, check out the African Lion Database, which gathers info on lion distribution, populations, threats and conservation management across Africa. 🦁 It helps monitor populations, identify knowledge gaps, track unnatural mortalities and supports planning: www.africanliondatabase.org

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 06/08/2026

Uganda declared itself Ebola-free on 28 July, but the outbreak continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. CMS & EUROBATS stress that it is inaccurate to state that bats are responsible for the outbreak and misinformation can lead to their persecution and killing: www.cms.int/news/stateme...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 04/08/2026

CMS is recruiting for a Programme Management Officer in Abu Dhabi. 🦅 This role will lead the Raptors MoU Coordinating Unit, helping countries and partners work together to conserve migratory birds of prey across Africa and Eurasia. 📅 Apply by 29 August 2026: careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 31/07/2026

On #WorldRangerDay, we stand with the world’s rangers and recognise their vital contributions to conserving migratory species around the globe. They protect important habitats, monitor wildlife populations, help address illegal taking and support local communities living alongside wildlife.

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 27/07/2026

Where and how infrastructure is built can make a big difference for migratory species as it can cut across migration routes, fragment habitats, weaken ecological connectivity, and even create acoustic disturbances. However, these risks can be reduced. Learn more: www.cms.int/publication/...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 23/07/2026

In many parts, summer is well underway. ☀️🌊 Whether you’re watching dolphins, snorkelling on wildlife-rich reefs or joining a whale-watching tour, our International Guidelines for Sustainable Marine Wildlife Interactions offer simple ways to help protect wildlife. More: www.cms.int/publication/....

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 14/07/2026

Today is #WorldChimpanzeeDay, a chance to highlight why safeguarding this CMS-listed species also means protecting its unique cultures, which human activity is putting at risk. Discover how CMS is helping bring animal culture into conservation: www.cms.int/conservation...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 08/07/2026

Sustainable fishing means fishing practices that support livelihoods while ensuring that migratory species are not lost as bycatch, overexploited, or prevented from migrating. This requires science-based management, effective bycatch mitigation, safer gear, stronger monitoring, and cooperation.

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 07/07/2026

How can restoring land also help wildlife move, adapt & survive in a changing climate? A recent webinar with @unccd.bsky.social, @largelandscapes.org and CMS explored why connected landscapes are essential for people, wildlife & ecosystem resilience. Links to the recording & the report below!

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 03/07/2026

Amendments to the CMS Appendices become effective 90 days after the COP meeting at which they are adopted. Changes to species listings agreed by Parties at #CMSCOP15 in March 2026 have now entered into force. View the updated CMS Appendices in English, French & Spanish: www.cms.int/species/appe...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 02/07/2026

Wildlife does not stop at borders and neither can conservation. At the 8th @thegef.bsky.social Assembly in Samarkand last month, CMS and partners highlighted how connected landscapes can support wildlife, people and climate resilience across Central Asia. Learn more: cami.cms.int/news/cms-hig...

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 01/07/2026

CMS seeks consultants to support international work on migratory species conservation. Flyways & Action Plan Consultant - Apply by 14 July 2026: careers.un.org/jobSearchDes... Renewables Environmental Research Initiative (RERI) Consultant - Apply by 3 July 2026: careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...

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