Organized by UNEP Division of Early Warning and Assessment, in cooperation with the Convention on Migratory Species and its Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds, the Scientific Seminar on Avian Influenza, the Environment and Migratory Birds met from 10-11 April 2006, in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Seminar aimed to review the latest scientific studies concerning the evolution and spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza subtype H5N1, and its impact on wild birds and the wider environment, including assessing risks of transmission and identifying optimal mitigation measures. Its output included a press release and a summary document with recommendations for decision makers, the media and other stakeholders, addressing: surveillance; early warning and risk assessment; priority short-term needs; longer-term needs; collaboration and cooperation; and next steps.
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IISDRS coverage of the seminar