Species
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Whales and Dolphins at the Forefront at Meetings in March
Research and conservation of whales, dolphins and porpoises, collectively referred to as cetaceans, will be subject of a series of meetings to be held CMS, 15 Feb 2012 more »
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World’s wild tiger range countries agree on police and customs enforcement measures for nearly-extinct species
Police and customs heads from 13 Asian countries agreed today to tighten controls and improve cross-border cooperation to curb the illegal smuggling o CITES, 14 Feb 2012 more »
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COP10 Outcome: Marine Debris
Marine debris, which includes plastics and other types of debris from domestic or international sources, is a growing concern related to ocean ecosyst CMS, 10 Feb 2012 more »
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The Amazing Migration of the Arctic Tern Visualized with Google Earth
A new Google Earth Tour visualizing the incredible migration of the Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) has recently been published by the Encyclopaedia o AEWA, 10 Feb 2012 more »
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Promoting the Presence of CMS in the USA
On 24 October 2011 Ms. Monika Thiele entered on duty as new CMS Staff member based in Washington, DC. Monika works 50 per cent of her time for CMS and CMS, 9 Feb 2012 more »
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New CITES collaboration engages industry partners and global investors
Innovative financing to help expand capacity of countries to combat poaching and illegal wildlife trade and promote sustainable use CITES, 9 Feb 2012 more »
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The Arctic Tern?s Amazing Migration
The Arctic Tern Sterna paradisaea (listed under Appendix II of CMS and on AEWA) makes an incredible migration each year. These small birds travel dist CMS, 8 Feb 2012 more »
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Environmental Education to Support Conservation of Wild Camels
A new project, implemented by the Wild Camel Protection Foundation in collaboration with the UNEP/CMS Secretariat and with funding from the Mohamed bi CMS, 6 Feb 2012 more »
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COP10 Outcome: Barriers to Migration ? Analyzing the Effects of Infrastructure on Migratory Mammals in ...
Large infrastructure projects such as roads, railroads, mining sites, pipelines and fences can have detrimental effects on migratory gazelles, Wild As CMS, 3 Feb 2012 more »
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World Wetlands Day 2012 Focuses on Wetland Tourism
The theme for World Wetlands Day 2012 being celebrated around the world today is "Wetland Tourism: A Great Experience." World Wetlands Day 2012 dra CMS, 2 Feb 2012 more »
