Two International Treaties Join Forces to Address the Illegal Killing, Taking and Trade of Wild Birds
Fan-tailed Warbler trapped with a lime stick © BirdLife Cyprus The illegal killing, taking and trade of birds (IKB) is still of great concern globally, as some bird populations continue declining rapidly. Political commitment is key to making progress in addressing this problem and international cooperation can help. This is the reason why CMS joined forces with the Bern Convention to convene a joint meeting in Sliema, Malta on 22 and 23 June.