Decisions 15.18 to 15.20 - Development of the Next Report on State of the World’s Migratory Species
Scientific Assessments and Reports
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Decision directed to: Scientific Council
Decision directed to: Secretariat
Decision directed to: Parties
15.18
The Scientific Council is requested to provide technical and scientific support to the Secretariat in implementing Decision 15.19, including when possible, reviewing the scope and content of the second State of the World’s Migratory Species Report, validating case studies, and advising on the development of the CMS Data Dashboard, ensuring alignment with the priorities of the Samarkand Strategic Plan for Migratory Species (SPMS) 2024–2032 and agreed indicators.
15.19
The Secretariat, subject to the availability of resources, and in consultation with the Scientific Council, is requested to:
a) develop the second report on the State of the World’s Migratory Species and present it to the Conference of the Parties at its 16th meeting, taking into consideration specific topics or issues of importance as identified in Annex 2 to document UNEP/CMS/COP15/Doc.20.1/Rev.1, and ensuring the report includes trend analysis, emerging threats, and practical recommendations for Parties;
b) prepare case studies to be included in the second report on the State of the World’s Migratory Species taking into consideration the species identified in Annex 3 to document UNEP/CMS/COP15/Doc.20.1/Rev.1, and ensure these studies reflect integrated approaches (e.g. connectivity, health, climate change) and replicable best practices;
c) develop an outline for a CMS Data Dashboard, taking into consideration the possible structure set out in Annex 4 to document UNEP/CMS/COP15/Doc.20.1/Rev.1, and include, inter alia, functionalities for tracking key indicators, interactive data visualization, and integration with global and regional sources, ensuring its practical utility for Parties and stakeholders;
d) prepare and distribute targeted information material for CMS Parties to support their consideration of CMS Appendix I obligations in their CITES permitting processes, including practical guidance and examples to ensure coherence between both conventions;
e) where information is requested from Parties as input to the second report on the State of the World’s Migratory Species, provide simplified and standardized data submission templates and targeted technical support as needed, particularly to developing Range States, to facilitate coordinated data collection;
f) make available communication material on the State of the World’s Migratory Species Report to national focal points, to facilitate effective and wider dissemination of the report.
15.20
Parties are encouraged to forward the materials referred to in Decision 15.19.d) to their CITES Managements Authorities for information.