Abu Dhabi, 12 December 2012 – For the first time, 100 representatives from almost 50 countries came together to discuss urgent actions to step up international conservation efforts for threatened raptor species.  Niger and Somalia both signed the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MoU), established under the auspices of the UNEP Convention on Migratory Species.  This brings the total number of Signatories to 42.

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Over 40 countries work together to improve the conservation status of migratory birds of prey

UNEP Convention on Migratory Species convenes international meeting to combat threats to migratory raptors

Abu Dhabi, 4 December 2012 – For the first time, 100 representatives from more than 40 countries will come together to discuss urgent actions to step up protection for threatened species of migratory birds of prey. 

This gathering from 9- 11 December is the 1st Meeting of Signatories to the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MoU), convened under the auspices of the UNEP Convention on Migratory Species. Her Excellency Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Secretary General of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, has been invited to open the meeting.

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