| 25
years of Bonn Convention
 On
23 June 2004 the Bonn Convention concluded under the
aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme
will celebrate its 25th Anniversary. The Convention
on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
(CMS) aims to conserve and manage avian, marine and
terrestrial migratory species as well as their habitats
throughout their range.
Countless animal species migrate. Some
of them do not get very far. They swim, fly or travel
long distances and they cross borders without a passport.
They are hunted or they perish as a result of by catch
in the nets of fishermen. Their habitats are being
destroyed. However, there is hope and progress in
the worldwide conservation of migratory species. The
Bonn Convention stands for the worldwide protection
of these species. CMS plays a major role in the conservation
of migratory species and their habitats on a global
scale. Nature conservationists in 86 member states
know the logo with the pelican and the seal.
The 25th Anniversary of CMS is an excellent
opportunity to analyse what has been achieved until
now, and how the Convention might operate in future.
Cooperation with other organizations and initiatives
from all over the world improve the conservation status
of migratory species. At a workshop to be held in
Berlin 22 and 23 June scientists, practitioners and
politicians will learn and discuss how their conservation
goals and policies could be harmonised towards "best
practise" schemes. “Migratory
Species linking Ecosystems and Disciplines”
is the topic of the workshop dealing with ecological,
political and interdisciplinary issues. Interested
parties are invited to attend public lectures. Workshop
results
will be communicated to the public during
round tables and a press conference.
On the occasion of the 25th Anniversary the Museum
Keonig in Bonn will organize a series of events. The
topic of the public panel discussion in the Museum
22 June at 19.00 hrs is “Crossing
Frontiers” – threats to and
protection of migratory species of wild animals: 25
years Bonn Convention (CMS). In addition, activities
from 22 to 26 June will focus on migratory animals:
migratory fish, whales, birds, bats and African animals.
In Potsdam 250 children will present the topic “Nature
without frontiers”, a programme organized
by the Federal Ministry for the Environment and NABU.
CMS invites you to participate in our
25th Anniversary programme for which you can find
more detailed information below.
For further information
please visit the following links:
CMS
25th Anniversary Ceremony Speech
by UNEP ED Dr. Klaus Töpfer
"
25 Years of Achievement" (a CMS
overview)
Official Press Releases:
Press
Release:
25th Anniversary of the Bonn Convention
(CMS): New Parties, a new Agreement and an Award are
encouraging for the future
Presseinformation:
Mehr internationales Engagement gefordert: Neue Schwerpunkte
und neue Partnerschaften - die Bonner Konvention wird
25 Jahre
Presseeinladung:
Pressekonferenz / Fototermin mit Prof. Dr. Klaus Töpfer,
Direktor des UN-Umweltprogramms (UNEP)
25 Jahre Bonner Konvention (CMS): „Natur ohne
Grenzen“
- Zukunft des internationalen Natur- und Artenschutzes
25
Jahre Bonner Konvention - 25 Jahre Vereinte Nationen
in Bonn
Related Links:
Overview
of 25th Anniversary Program in German
(provided by vista verde)
NAJU-Event
„Natur ohne Grenzen“ mit 250 Kindern
- 25 Jahre Bonner Konvention zum Schutz
der wandernden Tierarten -
Grenzgänger:
Bedrohung und Schutz wandernder wildlebender Tierarten
/ 25 Jahre Bonner Konvention (CMS)
Aktionswoche mit Filmen, Expertengesprächen,
Kinder-programmen und Exkursionen.
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