CMS COP15 – Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals

This landmark UN wildlife conservation meeting will bring together governments, scientists, conservationists, indigenous peoples and local communities, environmental leaders, and civil society from around the world to tackle the urgent conservation challenges faced by the thousands of species of wild animals that cross international borders.

During the week-long negotiations, CMS COP15 is expected to consider:

• High-Level Political Commitments & Declarations – Adoption of Ministerial Declarations to reaffirm global commitments to migratory species conservation.

• Strengthening Global and Coordinated Conservation for Migratory Species – Reviewing and approving proposals from CMS Parties to add species at risk to the CMS Appendices.

• Implementing Targeted Conservation Actions – Advancing new concerted actions to address the most pressing threats to migratory species.

• Combating Illegal Take and Addressing Overexploitation of Species and their Habitats – Strengthening measures to prevent poaching, illegal killing and trade, bycatch and habitat destruction.

• Enhancing Ecological Connectivity – Taking decisive steps to safeguard vital migratory corridors and habitats.

• Driving the Samarkand Strategic Plan (2024–2032) Forward – Evaluating progress and setting the course for the next decade of action.

• Scaling Up Species-Specific Conservation – Expanding key initiatives, including the CMS Jaguar Initiative, to protect iconic and at-risk species.

• Addressing Global Challenges Impacting Migratory Species – Tackling climate change, habitat loss, wildlife health threats, and the impacts of pollution and renewable energy infrastructure.

• Fostering Global Collaboration – Strengthening synergies with other multilateral environmental agreements such as CITES, CBD, Ramsar and integrating conservation with sustainable livelihoods.