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International Single Species Action Plan for the Sooty Falcon (2024 - 2036)

The International Single Species Action Plan for the Sooty Falcon 2024 – 2036 aims to reduce the risk of extinction of the Sooty Falcon by halting the decline of its population to a point where it

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A Global Assessment of Dugong Status and Conservation Needs

The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) contracted James Cook University to prepare a new edition of the 2002 publication: ‘Dugong: status report and action pl

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2022/024: Date, Venue, and Deadlines Concerning the Third Meeting of Signatories to the Raptors MOU

The Coordinating Unit of the of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MOU) wishes to share the following information concerni

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2022/010: Funding Opportunities for the Conservation of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda)

The Secretariat of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is pleased to inform you of a funding opportunity for the conservation of the Great Bustard (Oti

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The Kingdom of Bahrain Accedes to CMS

The Kingdom of Bahrain has acceded to the Convention bringing the number of Parties to 133.  It joins the ever-growing number of contracting Parties from Asia. The Kingdom of Bahrain, whose capital is Manana, is an island country located in the Persian Gulf that comprises an archipelago of natural islands and artificial islands with a total land area of 728 km2 and approximately 3000 km2 of territorial waters. 
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Media Advisory - World Migratory Bird Day 2020

On Saturday, 9 May 2020, people around the world will celebrate World Migratory Bird Day – a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness of migratory birds and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. This year’s theme “Birds Connect Our World” highlights the importance of conserving and restoring the ecological connectivity and integrity of ecosystems that support the natural cycles that are essential for the survival and well-being of migratory birds.
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CMS Office - Abu Dhabi: A Decade of Achievements

Long-Term Commitment, Mutual Trust and Numerous Synergies Form Basis of Fruitful CMS-EAD Partnership

 
Abu Dhabi, December 2019 - Over the past decade,
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CMS Office - Abu Dhabi : How it all began

Hosting CMS Office - Abu Dhabi Advances UAE’s Conservation Tradition

 
Abu Dhabi, December 2019 - On 12 October 2009, the Convention on Migratory Species
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