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

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

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

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.

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).

Second Draft Plan available now

• Comments by 30 June 2014 – 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.

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 Plan’s relevance for the implementation of the Biodiversity Strategic Plan.

• Ensure support throughout the biodiversity community.

Next Steps

 Mid 2014 Presentation to CMS Standing Committee;  Late 2014 Presentation to CMS COP11

Thank you!

For more info see CMS website www.cms.int Or contact the SPWG • Ines Verleye, Chair [email protected]

• Wendy Jackson, Vice Chair [email protected]

• Anne Sutton, CMS Secretariat [email protected]