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- The 13th Conference of Parties to the UN Convention to Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) concluded at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.
About:
- The ‘Gandhinagar Declaration’ aiming for major new actions for migratory species was adopted today by the participating countries at the concluding day of CMS-COP 13.
- The declaration stressed on the importance of migratory species for the new global biodiversity strategy.
Key highlights:
- The status of migratory species was presented to CMS-COP 13 which shows that despite the global efforts, the population of most of the migratory species is declining.
- COP 13 agreed on a more comprehensive review for a better understanding of the status of individual species and threats they face.
- COP has also agreed on a number of policy measures to address the threat to migratory species such as strengthening initiatives to combat illegal killing and trade of migratory birds.
- 10 new migratory species were added to global wildlife agreement including the Asian elephant, Jaguar and Great Indian Bustard.
- The declaration calls upon the Parties, Governments and relevant stakeholders to promote the importance of ecological connectivity and functionality, international cooperation and the conservation of migratory species.
- The declaration also talks about strengthening the role of the CMS in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.
- It aims to support efforts to address ecological connectivity and necessary resource mobilization to achieve, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030.
- During the weeklong conference, a total of 10 species were added in the CMS Appendices I and II for special conservation and 13 species for Concerted Actions.
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