The Hague, 19 April. The sixth meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP) adopted a decision recognising CMS as its lead partner in conserving and sustainably using migratory species over their entire range. CMS was also recognised as providing an international legal framework through which range States can cooperate on migratory species issues.

The CBD/CMS Joint Work Programme (JWP) is a cornerstone of the evolving CBD-CMS partnership. The CBD COP welcomed and endorsed the JWP in its decision. Prior to the discussion on the JWP, CMS Executive Secretary Arnulf Mueller-Helmbrecht (right) made a presentation on CMS for the benefit of CBD delegates.