The 11th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention of the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), administered by the United Nations Environment Programme, concluded on November 9, 2014, in Quito Ecuador, after six days of negotiations.
Over 900 delegates participated in this years conference to discuss present and future conservation actions for the benefit of the world's migratory species. In all, 31 proposals, to add species to the Conventions two appendices to improve conservation status of endangered species, were approved, including 21 sharks, ray, and sawfish species. Also proposed, the polar bear, four bird species, Cuvier's beaked-whale, red-fronted gazelle, white-eared kob, and the European eel.
Resolutions were also passed on ocean plastics and debris that can threaten sea life.
Conservation of migratory animals is difficult as their journeys often take them across international borders. Therefore, their protection requires countries to work together to agree on and enforce regulations against the hunting of these animals. CMS helps fight against wildlife crime in transboundary conservation by training local staff, law enforcement, and creating alternative livelihoods.
Read CMS' Press Release: Governments Commit to Step Up Action for Migratory Animals at UN Wildlife Conference
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