UNEP/CMS Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Conserving Migratory Mammals in Central Asia 23 September 2014 Christiane Röttger Regional Officer for Central Asia, UNEP/CMS Secretariat United Nations Environment Programme/ Convention on Migratory Species
CMS Some facts Stockholm 1972 - UN Conference on the Human Environment: Establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Recognition of the special threats faced by migratory species on their journeys across political boundaries Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) was signed on 23 June 1979 in Bonn ( the Bonn Convention ) as framework convention for countries to work together on the conservation of migratory species throughout their range
Global migrations global threats
What is a migratory species Entire population of species or geographically distinct part of species. Significant proportion must cyclically and predictably or periodically cross one or more national jurisdictional boundaries.
CMS Legal Tools - Species Listing Appendix I Endangered Species Migratory species that have been categorized as being in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant proportion of their range. Appendix II - Species conserved through Agreements Migratory species that have an unfavorable conservation status or would benefit significantly from international co-operation organized by tailored agreements.
Conference of the Parties
The CMS Family Non- Legally Binding Legally Binding Aquatic Warbler Bukhara Deer Dugong Great Bustard Wadden Sea Seals ACAP EUROBATS ACCOBAMS Pacific Cetaceans Raptors Ruddy Headed Goose Saiga Antelope ASCOBANS Gorilla AEWA Sharks Siberian Crane Slenderbilled Curlew West African Aquatic Mammals South Andean Huemul High Andean Flamingo Marine Turtles Africa IOSEA Mediterranea n Monk Seal Argali Sheep West African Elephants Grassland Birds of South America Central Asian Flyways Eurasian Aridland Mammals
Single Species Instruments Bukhara deer MoU Signed in 2001 by four Range States (KZ, TJ,TK, UZ), Action Plan agreed in 2001 1 st Meeting of Signatories in November 2011 recognized Afghanistan as additional range state Saiga antelope MoU Signed by all five Range States in 2006 Two Meetings of Signatories in 2006 and 2010 Medium Term International Work Programme Action Plan for the Conservation of Argali Assessment and workshop in 2012 Draft Plan presented for adoption at COP11
Recommendation 9.1 (Central Eurasian Aridland Concerted Action and Cooperative Action) recognizes the importance of Central Asia for migratory species, and that it is a crucial area for the action of the Convention
Mammals covered by CMS Species, CMS Appendix and common name Uncia uncia I (EN) - Snow leopard Equus hemionus II (EN) - Asiatic wild ass Equus kiang II (LC) Kiang Camelus bactrianus I (CR) - Bactrian camel Cervus elaphus yarkandensis I/II (LC) - Bukhara deer Gazella subgutturosa II (VU) - Goitered gazelle Procapra gutturosa II (LC) - Mongolian gazelle Saiga borealis II (EN) - Saiga antelope (Mongolia) Saiga tatarica II (CR) - Saiga antelope Bos grunniens I (VU ) Wild yak Ovis ammon II - Argali mountain sheep
Threats
Habitat fragmentation & Barriers to Migration Planned and constructed large infrastructure projects (including railroads, mining sites, pipelines, border fences, roads, etc.) increase rapidly with serious negative effects!
CMS works to ensure maintenance of ecological connectivity through development of guidelines for wildlife-friendly design of existing and planned infrastructure (workshops in 2013/2014)
Central Asian Mammals Initiative CMS Central Asian Initiative Photo: Petra Kaczensky Single species activities/mous Threats & Conservation Needs Barriers to migration Species designated for Concerted & Cooperative Action Coherent framework for coordinated conservation action on migratory mammals in Central Asia
Central Asian Mammals Initiative Objectives create geographic synergies and cost-effective implementation of overlapping mandates similar stakeholders in different species initiatives: share lessons learnt between species MOUs address common cross-cutting issues and threats (e.g. barriers to migration, ecological networks, illegal hunting & trade) strengthen (transboundary) cooperation and ecological networks raise awareness on the importance of the region for migratory species and migrations Great potential to exchange experience and learn from each other (e.g. Saiga MoU coordination)
Implementation Assessment of conservation gaps and needs of migratory mammals, conservation measures, stakeholder analysis Development of a programme of work as a common reference outlining key actions to be undertaken by 2020 Regional Stakeholder Meeting in Bishkek: Programme of Work + Resolution for COP11, Meeting Declaration Presentation to COP11 for adoption: Resolution on the CAMI to adopt the Programme of Work, Argali AP, Infrastructure Guidelines
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