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Source- This post on Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals has been created based on the article “CMS COP14: Expect listing of new species, action plans for conservation at Samarkand summit” published in “Down to Earth” on 12 February 2024.
Why in the news?
The Fourteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (COP14) is being hosted by the Government of Uzbekistan, in Samarkand from 12-17 February 2024.
About Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
| Aspect | Details |
| Origin | It was signed in Bonn, Germany, on 23 June 1979 |
| Description | It is also known as the Bonn Convention. This is an environmental treaty under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme. |
| Objective | To provide a global platform for the conservation and sustainable use of migratory animals and their habitats. |
| Governance | The Conference of Parties (COP) is the decision-making organ of this convention |
| Is it legally binding? | Activities by CMS Parties may range from legally binding treaties (called Agreements) to less formal instruments, such as Memoranda of Understanding. |
| Type of appendices | Appendix I lists endangered migratory species and includes prohibitions regarding the take of these species. Appendix II lists species that have an ‘unfavourable conservation status’ and encourages range states to draft range-wide agreements for conservation and management of these species. |
| Some important points | 1) It is the only global and UN-based intergovernmental organisation. established exclusively for the conservation and management of terrestrial, aquatic and avian migratory species throughout their range. 2) It acknowledges the importance of conserving migratory species. |
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