Our #SWMS26 report brings difficult news for migratory species, but also shows that conservation action can work: 7 CMS-listed species have improved in conservation status.
When countries work together across migratory routes, species can recover.
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Amid unprecedented loss of biodiversity and fragmenting multilateralism, @cms.int has shown the importance of sustained international cooperation to enhance the conservation of migratory species crossing our borders
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π¨ BREAKING NEWS: Our new #SWMS26 report warns that the outlook for migratory wildlife is worsening.
49% of migratory species under CMS are declining, up from 44% and 24% of species now face extinction, up from 22%
Learn more: www.cms.int/news/new-rep...
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Migratory wildlife routes cross borders and the energy transition is reshaping landscapes along the way. β‘
Join our webinar to explore impacts and solutions in the Americas, with a specific focus on Brazil ahead of #CMSCOP15.
Available in English, Spanish & Portuguese: www.cms.int/eventcalenda...
World Wildlife Day 2026 recognises the value of medicinal & aromatic plants and the communities whose traditional knowledge safeguards them. Migratory species are deeply connected to plant conservation through pollination, seed dispersal & genetic diversity. π¦
Read more: www.cms.int/news/world-w...
Today we mark World Seagrass Day. π
#Seagrass meadows span 159 countries and are vital feeding and nursery grounds for migratory wildlife like dugongs & green turtles. π’
Letβs protect and restore seagrass for wildlife, coastal communities and a healthier climate.
Read: www.cms.int/news/seagras...
Sunday 1 March is World Seagrass Day!
Dugongs, a CMS-listed migratory species, rely on seagrass meadows for food. These underwater habitats support rich marine life and are powerful nature-based climate solutions
Discover more about #WorldSeagrassDay: www.un.org/en/observanc...
New maps reveal the scale of #saiga migrations across #Kazakhstan and the threats they face.
They highlight key migration routes and show how roads, railways and infrastructure can fragment habitat and disrupt movements.
Explore the interactive maps & fact sheets: cami.cms.int/news/new-map...
Join us on Wednesday 11 March 2026 β 2 PM London / 6 PM Abu Dhabi / 10 AM NYC
Learn more and register: www.cms.int/webinar-health
Discover more about migratory species conservation and the broader One Health picture, which connects people, animals, and the environment, in our upcoming webinar.
We will dive into why wildlife health matters for ecosystem resilience and what it means for people and livestock too.
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Tajikistan and Uzbekistan propose listing Striped hyenas under CMS Appendix I & II at #CMSCOP15.
The species is listed globally as Near Threatened and threats include habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, persecution and illegal trade.
View the proposal in EN/SP/FR: www.cms.int/document/302...
The countdown has started! One month till #CMSCOP15, where governments + partners will advance coordinated action to safeguard #MigratorySpecies across borders.
With 42 migratory species proposed for inclusion under CMS, COP15 will spotlight aquatic, avian & terrestrial wildlife: www.cms.int/cop15
Though rare in European #bats, rabies can be deadly to humans. But one infected bat does not mean a colony must be eliminated. π¦
EUROBATS' updated leaflet contains essential info in simple terms in Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Ukrainian: www.eurobats.org/publication/...
Billions of animals make migratory journeys each year, crossing national boundaries and continents to feed and breed. As they travel, they transport nutrients and food sources, spread seeds and pollen, and help maintain predator-prey balance. By doing so they connect habitats and sustain ecosystems.
Ahead of #CMSCOP15, the reclassification of the green turtle to Least Concern is proof that international cooperation can reverse migratory species declines. π’
But its recovery is not uniform across regions and it still faces pressures, so continued action is essential: www.cms.int/news/green-t...
Powerline collisions and electrocutions are estimated to kill millions of birds per year. β‘ π¦
With CMS contributions, a new IFC & EBRD tip sheet presents international industry best practices to reduce powerline risks through bird-safe design and safety upgrades.
View: www.ifc.org/en/insights-...
The African wild ass is the most endangered wild equid in the world. π΄
The speciesβ numbers are declining due to climate change and human and livestock impacts.
At #CMSCOP15, more #MigratorySpecies will be considered for international conservation measures. Learn more: www.cms.int/news/42-amen...
This Valentineβs Day, we celebrate connection. Love needs it and so does life on Earth. π
Migratory species rely on connected habitats across borders, swimways and flyways. Keeping nature and wildlife connected helps sustain life. π
More on #ConnectingNature and #CMSCOP15 at www.cms.int/cop15
Clean energy is accelerating across the Americas, but improper planning can create serious risks for migratory species.
Discover lessons learned, practical approaches, best practices & tools to help mitigate #RenewableEnergy impacts on migratory wildlife.
π EN, SP & PT: www.cms.int/eventcalenda...
CMS hosted the 16th Annual Meeting of the Collaborative Partnership on Sustainable Wildlife Management.
Partners discussed the work plan, progress across current initiatives and identified new ones, such as the CMS Global Initiative on Taking of Migratory Species to be launched at #CMSCOP15. π¦
On #WomeninScience day, we honour women scientists, practitioners and knowledge holders whose work underpins the conservation of migratory wildlife. π©βπ¬
Supporting women & girls in science strengthens research and leadership needed for effective conservation on the ground: www.un.org/en/observanc...
Today is #ArabianLeopard Day. Leopards are a CMS-listed species (Appendix II). π
This particular subspecies, the smallest of all leopards, is critically endangered and inhabits parts of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen & UAE. Fewer than 200 are left in the wild.
Learn more at www.un.org/en/observanc...
The Smooth Hammerhead (ππ±π©πΊπ³π―π’ π»πΊπ¨π’π¦π―π’) is exploited at every life stage. Hence, its listing on CMS Appendix II was vital to strengthen coordinated protections. π¦
More shark species are being proposed for inclusion or uplisting under CMS at the #CMSCOP15. Learn more: www.cms.int/news/42-amen...
A new tool for marine mammal conservation: the renovated IMMA e-Atlas. π
The e-Atlas displays 323 IMMAs, including migratory corridors for large whales, with updated species names, downloadable brochures and fact sheets. π
Explore the interactive map: www.marinemammalhabitat.org/imma-eatlas/
Migratory species need freedom and safety to move across borders, find food and rest, and reach their breeding grounds.
When we safeguard them and their habitats, we support journeys that keep nature connected and help sustain life.
Learn more about #MigratorySpecies at www.cms.int
Migratory species don't recognize borders. They move across international boundaries and within countries, so conservation measures must move with them.
Safeguarding wildlife takes global cooperation and action at home to ensure progress is not lost and migratory species travel safely and thrive.
The biggest threats to the Critically Endangered Balkan Lynx are limited prey, habitat degradation & poaching.
#BalkanLynx need room to roam. A maleβs territory can range from 220-700 km2 and females 100-200 km2.
At #CMSCOP14, the species was added to CMS Appendix I: www.cms.int/sites/defaul...
Today is #WorldWetlandsDay under the theme "Wetlands & traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage."
For migratory birds, wetlands are critical stopover sites and breeding & wintering habitats. Protecting wetlands means protecting the journeys that connect countries, cultures & wildlife.
Two new maps in our Atlas of Ungulate Migration:
Elk in Canada travel valleys and floodplains, but roads, rail and agriculture can disrupt routes.
Roe deer in Germany shift with snow but face hunting, collisions and even roads & housing.
View the maps & fact sheets: www.cms.int/gium/migrati...
Migratory species connect ecosystems across borders, linking countries through shared flyways, forests and oceans.
By conserving them and safeguarding their routes and their habitats, we strengthen the integrity of the natural world we all rely on every day.
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