“Protect insects, protect birds” is the theme of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day, which will be celebrated on May 11, to mark the spring migration in the Northern Hemisphere. This year the focus will be on insects and their importance to migratory birds. Insects provide essential nutrition for many migratory bird species, crucial for their survival. For many species, the success of their migrations depends on the presence of insects.

“From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity” is this year’s theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity.  The theme reminds us of the incredible achievement this past December, when the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework – the GBF - was adopted.  At the same time, the theme underlines the need for countries to move quickly to take the actions necessary to achieve the GBF's ambitious goals and targets. 

This year’s World Wildlife Day highlights Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation,  which greatly resonates with the work of CMS – the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species.  Addressing the many challenges  for wildlife conservation is only possible through   the dedicated efforts of  many different  actors, including governments, scientists, conservation groups, , indigenous peoples and local communities, the private sector and other international entities. 

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