4 May 2015: Spain signed the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MoU), developed under the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), on 4 May 2015, bringing the number of Signatories to 52.

The CMS Raptors MoU will enter into effect for Spain on 1 June 2015. “Spain hosts globally significant breeding and wintering populations of many migratory birds of prey, and is located on a major migratory flyway used by around half a million raptors during their annual journey from Europe to Africa and back. Many Spanish ornithologists are involved at the forefront of raptor conservation efforts both in Europe and beyond. Today’s signing by Spain will surely strengthen and enhance international efforts to conserve this awesome group of birds in the African-Eurasian region,” said Nick P. Williams, Head of the Coordinating Unit of the Raptors MoU. [CMS Notification] [CMS News Release] [Raptors MoU Webpage]