Bonn, 21 May 2004. On the initiative of the German Federal Ministry of the Environment, the Museum Alexander Koenig celebrated the 25th Anniversaries of three important international instruments for nature conservation: The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS), The Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention) and the EC Bird Directive.

The 4 days programme started with a workshop entitled:
Migratory Species: linking ecosystems and disciplines
("Natur ohne Grenzen"). Scientists of the Museum Koenig met representatives of institutions which organise rojects dealing with endangered migratory birds, such as Lesser white-fronted geese, Golden eagles and migratory fish.

During the programme a special focus was also given to CMS and its relevant Agreements. The heads of the Agreement Secretariats AEWA, ASCOBANS and EUROBATS gave interviews during public events and a special programme geared towards children was organized by the Museum. The Museum festival was a great success for both the participants of the Symposium and the people of Bonn and its surroundings.

The CMS Secretariat expresses its thanks and recognition to all those who helped organize the event, in particular to Mr. Jochen Flasbarth, Mr. Heiner Spanier and to the Museum Koenig staff under the lead of Prof. Dr. Boehme, Dr. Klaus Riede (Manager of GROMS) and Ms Sabine Heine (Public Relations).