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Appendix
I – Endangered migratory species
Migratory species that have been categorized as being in
danger of extinction throughout all or a significant proportion
of their range are listed on Appendix I of the Convention.
States strive towards strictly protecting these animals,
conserving or restoring the habitats in which they live,
mitigating obstacles to migration and controlling other
factors that might endanger them.
Additional migratory species can be listed on Appendix
I if a Party considers that they are endangered, and submits
a proposal, which meets the requirements of Resolution 1.5
(Bonn, 1985). Upon the recommendation of the Scientific
Council, the Conference of the Parties (COP) would then
decide whether to adopt the proposed in accordance with
Art. XI.
Migratory species can be removed from Appendix I when the
Conference of the Parties (COP) determines that there is
either reliable evidence, including the best scientific
evidence available, that the species is no longer endangered
and that it is not likely to become endangered again.
Appendix II - Migratory
species conserved through Agreements
Migratory species that have an unfavourable conservation
status or would benefit significantly from international
co-operation organised by tailored agreements are listed
in Appendix II to the Convention. For this reason, the Convention
encourages the Range States to conclude global or regional
Agreements for the conservation and management of individual
species or, more often, of a group of species listed on
Appendix II.
In this respect, CMS acts as a framework convention from
which independent instruments evolve. The Agreements may
range from legally binding treaties to less formal instruments,
such as Memoranda of Understanding, and can be adapted to
the requirements of particular regions. The development
of models tailored according to the conservation needs throughout
the migratory range is a unique capacity of CMS.
Such agreements have the great advantage that the Range
States themselves decide on a tailored and structured action
plan that includes the organization of joint research, monitoring
activities and harmonisation of legislation.
This table includes details of the listing of specific populations
of species and when the species (or population) was added
to the Appendices
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