Decisions 15.21 to 15.22 - Atlas on Animal Migration
Scientific Assessments and Reports
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Decision directed to: Scientific Council
Decision directed to: Secretariat
15.21
The Scientific Council is requested, subject to the availability of resources, to:
a) through its Working Group on Ecological Connectivity, make recommendations on the future development of the Atlas, including on:
i. sharing experience from the Atlas of Bird Migration in the Eurasian-African Region and other existing Atlas modules with experts on other taxonomic groups regarding data hosting, methodology, analytical tools and the use of the best available data for the Atlas;
ii. options for a more comprehensive and effective approach to ensure the Atlas fulfils its purpose, including for enhancing the interoperability of the various data sets, and for improving its usability for conservation policies and translating movement data into policy/conservation action;
iii. how the existing and future modules of the CMS Atlas on Animal Migration can contribute to identification of key habitats, areas, corridors and networked sites that are of greatest global importance for the conservation of migratory species, taking into account the progress made in identifying Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), and other important habitats, such as Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs), Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) and the List of internationally important sites for migratory birds of prey in Africa and Eurasia;
b) promote the knowledge and the use of existing modules of the Atlas;
c) provide advice and guidance to the Secretariat on implementing Decision 15.22 a).
15.22
The Secretariat shall, subject to the availability of resources:
a) further develop additional modules of the Atlas, and update existing modules, as appropriate;
b) support the Scientific Council in implementing Decision 15.21;
c) promote dissemination of the Atlas including on the CMS website.