Secretariat of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
( UNEP/CMS
)
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), also known as the Bonn Convention, aims to protect terrestrial, aquatic and avian migratory species throughout their ranges. As an intergovernmental treaty under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), CMS brings together the governments of the countries through which migratory species pass - the Range States; it lays the legal foundation to conduct conservation measures on a global scale. The legal instruments under CMS may range from legally binding Agreements to less formal Memoranda of Understanding and can be adapted to fit the requirements of each region.
Head of Organization
Acting Executive Secretary
Contact information
UNEP/CMS Secretariat
UN Campus
Platz der Vereinten Nationen 1
D-53113 Bonn, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)228-815 2401
Fax: +49 (0)228-815 2449
Email: cms.secretariat@cms.int
Latest News
- 22 May 2023International Day for Biological Diversity 2023 – Statement by Amy Fraenkel, CMS Executive SecretaryEnglish
- 15 May 2023World Migratory Bird Day 2023 Highlights Impact of the Growing Water Crisis on Migratory BirdsEnglish
- 14 December 2022UNEP/CMS plans fourth conference on Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory SharksEnglish
- 29 July 2022In Historic Move, UN Declares Healthy Environment a Human RightEnglish
- 22 July 2022A new step towards strengthening partnerships for conservation of East African Community’s transboundary wildlife resourcesEnglish
- 14 May 2022World Migratory Bird Day: Light Pollution Threatens Birds across the World but Solutions are Readily Available English
- 02 May 2022Avian Influenza Continues to Impact Wild Migratory Birds: The Case of Prespa National ParkEnglish
- 09 February 2022UNEP/CMS: Sixth Meeting of the Multi-Stakeholder Energy Task Force - Virtual meetingEnglish
- 26 January 2022Scientific Task Force on Avian Influenza and Wild Birds Issues Recommendations English
- 17 January 2022Flatback Turtle Known Since 1974 Illustrates Importance of Long-term Monitoring for ConservationEnglish
- 09 October 2021New Podcast Episode in Light of World Migratory Bird DayEnglish
- 08 October 2021World Migratory Bird Day on 9 October Celebrates Birds and NatureEnglish
- 15 September 2021 Taking of Animals for Domestic Wild Meat Consumption Poses Major Threat to Terrestrial Species Protected by the Convention on Migratory Species English
- 13 July 2021CMS Scientific Body Adopts Ambitious Work Programme to Address Growing Threats to Migratory Species of Wild Animals English
- 25 June 2021Ambassador for Migratory Species Sacha Dench Embarks on Flight around Britain to Raise Climate AwarenessEnglish
- 04 June 2021 Statement by Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild AnimalsEnglish
- 16 April 2021World Migratory Bird Day: Join the global celebration of birds and nature on 8 May 2021English
- 02 February 2021Spotlight on the Critically Endangered Atlantic Humpback Dolphins in AfricaEnglish
- 04 January 2021Turkmenistan Accedes to CMS and AEWAEnglish
- 30 November 2020UNEP/CMS Celebrates the International Day of the JaguarEnglish