The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), also called the Bonn Convention, was signed in 1979 due to growing concerns about the effects of an increasingly connected world on migratory species. These species often travel across international borders as they hunt, mate, and stay warm. If any countries along the way fail to protect them, it can threaten species’ survival. CMS coordinates the creation of agreements and treaties to protect individual species and ecosystems. Past treaties have helped protect animals like flamingos, gorillas, sea turtles, and whales. CMS focuses on preserving the habitats these species need, such as wetlands for flamingos in the Andes and the Sahara Desert for migrating birds. The organization encourages countries in migratory ranges to meet animal needs by providing technical advice, scientific evidence, and implementation support. Delegates will need to find new ways to protect animals and their habitats in a world of growing global demands.

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