The «Convention on the Conservation of Migratory
Species (CMS)» was signed in Bonn on the 23rd of
June 1979 and came into force on the 1st of November 1983.
It is an international treaty that acknowledges the importance
of conservation of the migratory species, particularly
of those considered as threatened with extinction, and
of the habitats they depend on.
The objectives of the Convention are as follows:
- promote, co-operate in and support scientific research
programmes relating to migratory species;
- endeavour to provide immediate protection for migratory
species threatened with extinction that are included in
Appendix
I , where it is specified that capture of such species
is prohibited, except in particular cases. The Contracting
Parties endeavour to conserve or restore, where feasible,
the habitats of the species; to compensate for or minimize
the obstacles to the migration of the species; to prevent,
reduce or control factors that are endangering or are
likely to further endanger the species, including strictly
controlling the introduction of exotic species, or controlling
or eliminating those already introduced;
- endeavour to conclude Agreements covering the conservation
and management of migratory species included in Appendix
II . These species, which are not yet threatened with
extinction, may have an unfavourable conservation status
or would significantly benefit from a special research
and management programme, through the Parties’ co-operation,
in order to prevent a future danger.
If the circumstances so warrant, a migratory species
may be listed both in Appendix I and Appendix II. A migratory
species may be removed from Appendix I, when the Conference
of the Parties so determines, on the basis of scientific
evidence indicating that the species is no longer endangered,
and that the species is not likely to become endangered
again because of loss of protection due to its removal
from Appendix I.
For
more detailed information on Bonn Convention: http://www.cms.int
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