Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (UNEP/CMS)

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Convention on the Conservation of Migratory
Species of Wild Animals (UNEP/CMS)

• Development of a Strategic Plan for
• Migratory Species 2015 2023
• Supporting implementation of the
• Biodiversity Strategic Plan
• Aichi Biodiversity Targets

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Convention on the Conservation of Migratory
Species of Wild Animals (CMS)

• What is CMS?
• Why do Migratory Species Matter?
• What are Threats to Migratory Species?
• Why is CMS needed?
• How Does CMS Operate?
• Agreements
• MOUs
• Appendices

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Working Group

• Current CMS Strategic Plan (2006-2014)
• Res10.5 Future Strategic Plan for 2015-2023
• Strategic Plan Working Group (SPWG), regional
  representatives of the Parties
• Draft Plan by CMS COP11 in 2014
• SPWG decided to link closely with overall
  efforts towards supporting implementation of the
  Biodiversity Strategic Plan its Aichi Targets,
  while still retaining migratory species identity
  and added-value

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Main Characteristics of the Plan

• For migratory species as defined by the
  Convention
• Overarching framework for all efforts to conserve
  migratory species
• Identify and demonstrate the relevance of Aichi
  Targets for migratory species, and vice versa
• Provide overall targets for migratory species
  while allowing further tailoring to specific CMS
  instruments through sub-targets.

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Twin Track

• (1) Strategic Plan
• Short, focused for overall guidance
• Long-term/high-level outcomes
• Generate political support and visibility.
• (2) Companion Guide for Implementation.
• Guidance for implementation
• Support for CMS Parties - resources, capacity
  building and technical assistance.
• Recognize contributions and responsibilities of
  others.
• Also, it is important, to integrate migratory
  species into National Biodiversity Strategies and
  Action Plans (NBSAPs).

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First Draft Plan available now

• Comments by 30 Sept 2013 Plan in English,
  French and Spanish on CMS web page www.cms.int
• Presents proposed Goals and Targets for migratory
  species, based closely on the Aichi Biodiversity
  Targets.
• For all migratory species as defined by the CMS -
  a guiding framework for all work supporting the
  conservation of migratory species.

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Importance of the consultation process

• To develop a strong and realistic Plan.
• Ensure involvement of all Parties and other
  stakeholders.
• Reflect needs and views of the entire CMS Family.
• Raise awareness of the Plans relevance for the
  implementation of the Biodiversity Strategic
  Plan.
• Ensure support throughout the biodiversity
  community.

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Next Steps

• November 2013 SPWG meeting to discuss and develop
  2nd draft of the Plan
• November 2013 Report to the CMS Standing
  Committee for further views
• Early 2014 Another round of consultation
  revisions
• Mid 2014 Presentation to CMS Standing Committee
• Late 2014 Presentation to CMS COP11

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Some reflections to guide the consultation

• 1) The draft Plan aims to be an overarching
  framework, providing a strategic vision to
  support migratory species conservation.
• Do the goals and targets identified support this
  aim?
• 2) Sub-targets may be developed by the specific
  instruments within the CMS Family
• Which sub-targets could be developed to support
  the implementation of each daughter agreement and
  of the Plan?
• 3) The 2 main issues covered are (a) Migratory
  species threats to them, and (b) Habitats and
  migratory routes threats to them.
• Is there a need to extend this, and if so, how
  (keeping in mind the scope and mandate of CMS)?

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Thank you!

• For more info see CMS website
• www.cms.int
• Or contact the SPWG
• Ines Verleye, Chair inesverleye_at_gmail.com
• Wendy Jackson, Vice Chair wjackson_at_doc.govt.nz
• Anne Sutton, CMS Secretariat asutton_at_cms.int