28 October 2008
NEW CMS MOU TO PROTECT MIGRATORY BIRDS OF PREY
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A meeting held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 20-22 October 2008, resulted in agreement on a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and action plan on migratory birds of prey in Africa and Eurasia, in the framework of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS).

The MoU was signed by 28 countries.

A new CMS […]

A meeting held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 20-22 October 2008, resulted in agreement on a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and action plan on migratory birds of prey in Africa and Eurasia, in the framework of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS).

The MoU was signed by 28 countries. A new CMS coordinating unit will be established in Abu Dhabi to promote and monitor the new agreement as a UNEP initiative.
Link to further information
CMS press release, 23 October 2008


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