Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals

Nature Knows No Borders

The Convention
About CMS

At a glance

Convention Text

List of Parties and Non-parties

Become a CMS Party

Contributions from Parties to the CMS Trust Fund
Convention Bodies

Conferences of Parties

Standing Committee

Scientific Council

Organizational Structure
CMS instruments

Agreements

Memoranda of Understanding

Special Species Initiatives

Action Plans

Concerted Actions
Secretariat

Executive Secretary

Units and Staff Members

Vacancies and Opportunities

Press & Media

Audit Report

Contact
Documents
Key Documents

Convention Text

Appendix I & II of CMS

Strategic Plan for Migratory Species (2024-2032)

Programme of Work 2024-2026

Rules of Procedures
By Meeting

Conference of Parties

Standing Committee

Scientific Council

Other Meetings

All Meetings
By Type

Resolutions

Decisions

Concerted Actions

Action Plans
By Activity

Task Forces

Working Groups
Conservation Priorities
Conservation Needs

Ecological Connectivity

Migratory Species and Wildlife Health
Addressing the Threats

Climate Change

Light Pollution

Underwater Noise Pollution

Bycatch

Illegal Taking of Migratory Birds
People and Wildlife

Community Participation and Livelihoods
National Level Implementation

Review Mechanism

National Legislation Programme

NBSAPs
Migratory Species
Knowledge

What are migratory species?

State of the World's Migratory Species

Atlas of Animal Migration
Data

CMS Species List

Species+

Online Library of Migratory Species Databases
Resources
Flagship Products

Migration Maps

Migratory Species Status Reports
Technical Publications

Technical Reports

Technical Series

Guidelines & Best Practices

Scientific Articles

Fact Sheets
Outreach Material

Communication Toolkits
Capacity Building

Tools