Understanding the Drivers and Motivations behind IKB in the Mediterranean Region

Illegal killing, taking, and trade of birds (IKB) remains one of the most significant threats to migratory birds across the Mediterranean region. In 2016 it was estimated that 11 to 36 million birds were illegally killed each year in the Mediterranean. Despite sustained policy attention and international commitments, progress in reducing IKB has been inconsistent, in part because the underlying human drivers and motivations of the behaviour are not well understood.

This study provides an important first step to explore and close knowledge gaps on the drivers and motivations of IKB across the Mediterranean region. It is based on respondents’ perceptions and knowledge rather than direct observation or scientific research.

The full report including a full list of references and definitions will be made available on the CMS MIKT website www.cms.int/taskforce/mikt.