Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals

(UNEP/CMS)

Development of a Strategic Plan for

Migratory Species

2015 - 2023

Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)

• What is CMS? • Why do Migratory Species Matter? • What are Threats to Migratory Species? • Why is CMS needed?• How Does CMS Operate?

– Agreements– MOUs– Appendices

Why should we all be interested in a new Strategic Plan?

• Clear, common agenda for all to work to;• Vision, leadership and driving force for achievements;• Framework for assessing progress;• New challenges; new opportunity, to modernize and

magnify efforts;• Can be adapted for use in different circumstances

(countries, partners, etc.);• 2013: invitation to shape the content.

Working Group

• Current CMS Strategic Plan (2006-2014);• Future Strategic Plan for 2015-2023;• Working Group of CMS Parties;• Draft Plan by CMS COP11 in 2014;• Observers actively involved and welcome;• Transparency important;• Completed review of current implementation and

lessons learned;• First meeting, 5-6 November in Bonn.

A New Way Forward

• For migratory species in general.

• Overarching framework for all those working towards conserving migratory species.

Aichi Targets Approach

• Biodiversity Strategic Plan;

• Aichi Biodiversity Targets;

• Benefit from their political visibility and support;

• Contribute to delivery of Aichi Targets;

• Tap into existing support mechanisms;

• Identify the relevance of Aichi Targets for migratory species, and vice versa;

• Overall targets for migratory species;

• More specific targets for some of the CMS instruments.

Twin Track

• Strategic Plan – Short, focused document for overall guidance;– Long-term/high-level outcomes;– Generate political support and visibility.

• Companion Guide for Implementation. – Guidance for implementation of the Plan, e.g. by CMS

instruments;– Support for CMS Parties - resources, capacity building and

technical assistance.

Intensive Consultative Process

• Success depends on buy-in;

• Regional involvement;

• SPWG members action;

• Expert and/or regional consultations;

• Speak at other meetings;

• Outreach:– material on the website;– CMS Parties, CMS instruments, other MEAs, civil society

and other stakeholders.

• Draft SP in 3 CMS languages, at least.

Drafting

• Over coming months, identify:– mutual relevance of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets and migratory species;– High-level targets for migratory species;– The needs regarding implementation, monitoring and indicators for its

implementation;– Prepare first draft Plan.

• During 2013 Consultations on draft, revisions;

• Late 2013 SPWG meeting;

• 2014 Another round of consultations / revisions;

• Mid 2014 Presentation to the Standing Committee;

• Late 2014 Presentation to COP and launch.

Other Priorities and Keeping Informed

• National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs);

• United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020;• Benefit from the relevant Aichi Biodiversity Targets

and contribute to their delivery;• Target 20 on resource mobilization;• Dedicated page on the CMS website:

www.cms.int/bodies/StC/strategic_plan_2015_2023_wg/strpln_wg_mainpage.htm .

What part can you play?

• Consultation is inclusive and participatory;• Invitation and an opportunity for 2013, while the Plan

is being drafted.

Contact:• Questions - contact me.

Thank you!