Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)

Marine turtles return to the same beaches and so do the people who protect them. 🐢🌊 This #TurtleTuesday on the #IOSEAturtles25 story map, meet communities that are keeping nesting beaches safe, welcoming turtles back and giving new generations a better chance: iosea-turtles.cms.int/25th-anniver...

Led by CMS Executive Secretary, Andy Raine, the CMS Secretariat has been on site since the start of the #CBDCOP17 contributing to many exchanges on ecological connectivity, ocean governance, health and more.

#SnowLeopardDay: as top predators, snow leopards keep mountain ecosystems in balance. Their conservation cannot stop at borders. Through CAMI, CMS brings countries together to protect them & 16 other migratory mammals under a new Programme of Work adopted at #CMSCOP15. www.cms.int/document/cen...

Sea turtle conservation is a story told over time and this #TurtleTuesday stories span the past, present & future, showing how knowledge, commitment & collaboration are carried forward across decades & generations. Discover them on the #IOSEAturtles25 Story Map: iosea-turtles.cms.int/25th-anniver...

Countries are protecting more of our planet, but progress needs to accelerate to reach global goals. And as these areas expand, they need to be managed well and connected so migratory wildlife can move between the places they depend on. Explore the new #SOBA report: www.cbd.int/globalreview...

How do we know where sea turtles need protection? A new #IOSEAturtles25 article explores how the IOSEA Marine Turtle MOU’s Advisory Committee & wider scientific community help ensure scientific evidence guides conservation priorities for these ocean travellers: iosea-turtles.cms.int/news/followi...

In a new video for @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social's #GlobalFlyways series, CMS Avian Team Head Iván Ramírez explains how international cooperation, shared science and coordinated action can help safeguard migratory birds throughout their journeys. ▶️ Watch the interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAaa...

CMS is heading to Yerevan for #CBDCOP17! The CMS Secretariat will be contributing to over 13 side events and sessions across the conference, bringing the needs of migratory species into important discussions. Explore the CMS activities and side events: www.cms.int/eventcalenda...

This #TurtleTuesday, two stories from Egypt & India show how learning in the field can inspire people to become turtle protectors. Plus, a special video message from Nicolas Pilcher as he looks ahead to next 25 years for IOSEA. View on #IOSEAturtles25 Story Map: iosea-turtles.cms.int/25th-anniver...

LIVE NOW! 🎥🚨 Experts gathered to advance the Atlas of Animal Migration. Join the live session "Migratory animals connect the planet: the wonder of their journeys, and threats for their future" followed by a choir presentation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH_Y... More info: www.cms.int/meeting/cms-...

Migratory birds are vital #ForPeopleForPlanet On #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, @unep.org explains how birds show us the health of ecosystems. And find out how community & citizen science is helping conserve migratory birds across the world. Contribute your observations now! www.worldmigratorybirdday.org

As Iman Ebrahimi, Voice for Wetlands, reminds us: “Every observation matters because it creates more than a data point. When someone notices a bird, identifies it and shares that observation, a small connection begins between that person, the bird and conservation.” #WorldMigratoryBirdDay

Migratory birds make incredible journeys every year, but habitat loss, pollution and climate change are pushing many into decline. This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, meet the cities becoming safe havens: https://ow.ly/VwCu50ZW9sS

The series brings together voices from across the world to show how people, organisations and communities are working together to protect migratory birds throughout their journeys #GlobalFlyways #BirdLifeInternational #MigratoryBirds #Flyways #ConservationAction #WMBD2026 tinyurl.com/2ppvbnn5

Shared observations, collected through digital platforms and citizen science, help conserve migratory birds across borders and flyways. On #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, CMS Executive Secretary Andy Raine explains why every observation counts. Visit www.WorldMigratoryBirdDay.org to learn more!

What if a single bird could tell us the health of an entire ecosystem? In Botswana, the Slaty Egret is a key indicator species for the Okavango Delta. This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, watch how migratory birds connect ecosystems across continents. @cms.int @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu

Happy #WorldMigratoryBirdDay! 🐦🌍 Step outside, look up and record the birds you see. Every observation helps conserve migratory birds - "#EveryBirdCounts – Your Observations Matter!". 🔗 www.worldmigratorybirdday.org #WMBD2026

This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay on 10th October, take your birdwatching to new heights! 🐦📈 45% of migratory bird species are in decline, but every sighting helps. Join BirdLife’s Race to Save Birds: get sponsored for every bird you see and help protect migratory birds. www.birdlife.org/getcounting/

Mercury can harm fish-eating birds, while migratory species can carry it over long distances, as far as the Arctic. Ahead of #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, we highlight the impacts of mercury on birds and biodiversity. Learn more: www.worldmigratorybirdday.org w/ @cms.int #WMBD2026 #MakeMercuryHistory

A look inside the CMS Workshop on the Atlas of Animal Migration in Vasto, Italy. Experts from around the world are bringing together new data, technologies and expertise to better understand how animals move across our planet and how those journeys can be protected: www.cms.int/meeting/cms-...

World Migratory Bird Day is this Saturday, 10 October! This year’s theme, “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter!”, is all about how your observations can help us better understand and protect migratory birds. Learn more & find out how to take part in #WMBD2026: www.worldmigratorybirdday.org

This week, international experts are gathering in Vasto, Italy, to advance the Atlas of Animal Migration, a global initiative under CMS that aims to bring together knowledge on where migratory animals travel, the places they depend on and the routes that connect them: www.cms.int/meeting/cms-...

New #TurtleTuesday stories explore how protected-area designations & habitat restoration can safeguard critical habitats & support marine turtle recovery over the long term. Plus a message for non-turtle biologists! View all on the #IOSEAturtles25 Story Map: iosea-turtles.cms.int/25th-anniver...

CMS attended the 70th @iwc-whales.bsky.social meeting #IWC70 because protecting migratory marine life requires cross-border collaboration. A major highlight was the adoption of the joint IWC-CMS Conservation Management Plan for the endangered Arabian Sea humpback whale: www.cms.int/sites/defaul...

New study analysed tracking data from 13,000+ birds across 44 species. New seasonal maps of the waters they rely on show high seas are as important as national waters, yet much less protected. Seabird conservation requires international cooperation through CMS and others: doi.org/10.1111/con4...

The world’s largest Bukhara deer population lives in Uzbekistan’s Lower Amu Darya region, where human activity and climate change are degrading and fragmenting its habitats. 🦌🌳 A new action plan aims to strengthen habitat connectivity and support the deer: cami.cms.int/news/strengt...

The guanaco is South America’s largest native ungulate. In North Patagonia some migrate across the slopes of Argentina’s Auca Mahuida volcano but face habitat degradation. The new @migratinghooves.bsky.social map traces the first guanaco migrations documented in the area: www.cms.int/gium/migrati...

North Africa is a critical region for migratory birds. Government and NGO experts are meeting in Tangier, Morocco, for a 3-day workshop on national action plans to tackle the illegal killing, taking and trade of migratory birds in the region. More about the workshop: www.cms.int/meeting/work...

Partnerships are at the 💚 of this week’s #TurtleTuesday stories. Coastal communities, Indigenous Rangers, fishers, scientists and tourism partners are combining their knowledge and resources to tackle shared challenges and protect sea turtles & their habitats: iosea-turtles.cms.int/25th-anniver...

#WorldMigratoryBirdDay is just two weeks away! 🐦 Now is the time to find an event near you, register your own event, download campaign materials, and help spread the word. Find more information on how to get involved and download the #WMBD2026 multilingual toolkit: www.worldmigratorybirdday.org

Welcome to the world, little foal 🐴! In August 2026, a remote sanctuary on Kazakhstan's steppe welcomed the first Przewalski's horse, one of the rarest equines on Earth, to be born on these grasslands in 200 years. Read his story: www.unep.org/news-and-sto... #GenerationRestoration

New migration maps just released! Red deer traverse steep slops in Germany's Berchtesgaden National Park and guanacos migrate along Argentina's impressive Auca Mahuida Volcano. Check out the maps in the Atlas of Ungulate Migration www.cms.int/gium/migrati... @cms.int

CMS Secretariat is looking for a consultant to assess how migratory Little, Roseate and Black-naped Terns are faring across the East Asian–Australasian and West Pacific Marine Flyways. The consultant will review population trends, threats and existing protections: careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...

Migratory species share the ocean with all kinds of vessels. Where their paths cross, strikes can seriously harm them. On #WorldMaritimeDay, our report Limiting Global Ship Strikes on Whale Sharks recommends measures to protect whale sharks and safeguard marine wildlife: www.cms.int/publication/...

A gorilla’s home can cross a national border so protecting them calls for international cooperation. The CMS Gorilla Agreement provides a framework for countries to monitor gorilla populations, safeguard their forest habitats and keep those habitats connected: gorilla.cms.int #WorldGorillaDay

Each spring, red deer in Germany’s Berchtesgaden National Park leave the forested valleys around Königssee and climb towards alpine pastures and subalpine forests. 🦌⛰️ A new map @migratinghooves.bsky.social map traces these short but steep journeys. Explore the map: www.cms.int/gium/migrati...

It’s #TurtleTuesday and we continue to mark 25 years of the IOSEA Marine Turtle MoU by sharing regional stories. A chance encounter with a turtle can reveal moments of wonder or struggle and leave a lasting impression. Read 4 new stories on the anniversary map: iosea-turtles.cms.int/25th-anniver...

The impacts of #AvianInfluenza reach far beyond poultry, affecting wild animals, ecosystems, livelihoods, food security and human health. FAO, WHO, WOAH & CMS launched a new global framework to strengthen coordinated action through a One Health approach: www.cms.int/publication/...

Manta and devil rays cross borders. Protection takes collaboration. 🌊 This #WorldMantaDay, explore the CMS Concerted Action adopted at #CMSCOP15 to cut fisheries mortality, strengthen protection and involve communities. Read it in 3 languages: www.cms.int/document/con... @mantatrust.bsky.social

It’s #TurtleTuesday and we’re continuing to mark 25 years of the IOSEA Marine Turtle MoU by sharing conservation success stories from across the region. This week, discover how the people who live alongside sea turtles can become their strongest protectors: iosea-turtles.cms.int/25th-anniver...

Discover the State of the World’s Birds!🐦 This sixth edition by BirdLife International focuses on migratory birds and their flyways, and what they reveal about the state of nature, the drivers of biodiversity loss, and the solutions needed to reverse declines.🗺️ Find it here👉 sowb.birdlife.org

Power lines are essential to the clean energy transition, but how can they be planned & managed in ways that also protect wildlife? Join the CMS Energy Task Force for a bilingual (English/Spanish) webinar exploring the impacts of power lines on wildlife in the Americas: www.cms.int/eventcalenda...

We’re marking 25 years of the IOSEA Marine Turtle MoU by sharing #MarineTurtle conservation success stories from the region. This week’s stories show how small teams and modest beginnings can grow into powerful conservation efforts with empowered communities: iosea-turtles.cms.int/25th-anniver...

Global warming is set to exceed 1.5°C but how high temperatures rise and how long they stay above this threshold depends on our actions. Migratory species can help. UNEP’s Limiting Overshoot report: www.unep.org/resources/li... More on migratory species & climate action: www.cms.int/topics/clima...

For #WorldShorebirdsDay, follow the journeys of Hudsonian Whimbrels. Through Wings of Survival, Leanna Carriere & Timm Döbert are cycling from Alaska to Patagonia along tagged birds’ routes, raising awareness of shorebirds, the threats they face and the habitats they need: www.wingsofsurvival.com

Coordinated conservation is making a difference for vultures. Under CMS, the Raptors MoU is contributing to wider international efforts to tackle the threats facing migratory African-Eurasian vultures, and these collective efforts are delivering results: raptors.cms.int/news/progres... #VultureDay

A wildlife conservation agreement is only as strong as the people behind it. 🐢👥 To close our #IOSEAturtles25 anniversary week, discover how regional, national and local efforts fit together to put an international agreement into practice: iosea-turtles.cms.int/news/protect...

The 30th Meeting of the @ascobans.bsky.social Advisory Committee concluded today. 50 participants adopted 40 action points, recommendations and decisions for the conservation of cetaceans in the Baltic, North-East Atlantic, Irish & North Seas. 🐬 Learn more: www.ascobans.org/meeting/ac30

Marine turtles have powerful flippers and streamlined shells, while magnetic cues help guide them between feeding areas & nesting beaches. The IOSEA Marine Turtle MoU supports international cooperation to protect turtles and the connected habitats they rely on: iosea-turtles.cms.int/news/marine-...

Conserving marine turtles in the Indian Ocean & South-East Asia depends on a strong regional network. As #IOSEAturtles25 anniversary week continues, Dr. Manjula Tiwari pays tribute to people working in the region and says their determination gives her optimism: iosea-turtles.cms.int/news/celebra...