convention on the conservation of migratory species of wild animals (unep/cms) development of a...
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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!