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The 15th Conference of Parties (CMS COP15) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) concluded in Campo Grande, Brazil, with a major decision to grant protection to 40 additional migratory species.
About CMS (Bonn Convention)
- Full Name: Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
- Also known as: Bonn Convention
- Established under: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Key Features:
- An intergovernmental treaty
- Focuses on:
- Conservation of migratory species
- Protection of their habitats and migration routes
- Covers:
- Terrestrial animals
- Aquatic species
- Birds (avian species)
It is the only global convention dedicated exclusively to migratory species
CMS Appendices (Important for Exams)
Appendix I
- Includes species threatened with extinction
- Requires:
- Strict protection measures
- Ban on hunting or exploitation
Appendix II
- Includes species that:
- Need international cooperation
- Encourages:
- Agreements between countries for conservation
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