Global Migratory Species Populations Declining: UN Report
A new interim update to the State of the World’s Migratory Species 2024 report under the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) warns that nearly half of the world’s protected migratory species are declining.
Key Points
- 49% of CMS-listed migratory species populations are now declining.
- Global populations have fallen by 5% in just two years.
- 24% of species face extinction, up from 22% earlier.
- Total species with decreasing populations increased to 592 species.
What is the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)?
- A legally binding United Nations treaty focused on conserving migratory wildlife.
- Protects species that migrate across national borders.
- Covers aquatic, terrestrial, and avian species.
- Encourages international ....
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