African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA)

AEWA is a UN intergovernmental treaty dedicated to the conservation of migratory waterbirds & their habitats.

[African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) @unep_aewa]

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👉 For the latest AEWA news & updates, follow us here:

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We look forward to connecting with you there! 🐦💧

[AEWA European Goose Management Platform @AEWA_EGMP]

The #EGMP Data Centre's very own Professor Jesper Madsen recently shared his expertise on goose ecology and international management of geese under EGMP with students at the University Centre in Svalbard!
👉https://t.co/GJJ75avTtA
#ConservationEducation
📷Larissa Beumer

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Climate change, nature, and people are intrinsically connected 🔄 Taking action on climate change means adopting and implementing ambitious programs that prioritize these links. Learn more about the connections between these 3️⃣ elements through this @WWF graphic.

via @theGEF

[Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @BonnConvention]

Today starts @UNFCCC #COP29 – the largest climate conference.

Climate change is already having major impacts on migratory species & animal migration, affecting habitats, food sources, timing of migrations, and overall survival rates.

Learn more here: https://t.co/L9Wz9Re6is

[African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) @unep_aewa]

Reports by @UNEP and @UN_Water highlight the urgent need to restore and protect the planet’s freshwater ecosystems 💦.

Freshwater plays also a critical role in the conservation of #migratorywaterbirds particularly along key migratory routes.

Learn more: https://t.co/2zH76YU5mX

[African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) @unep_aewa]

#WorldMigratoryBirdDay unveils 2025 conservation theme: creating bird-friendly cities & communities 🦢🏨

Learn more about the #WMBD2025 theme:

➡️ https://t.co/WK16g9h9dc

[Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @BonnConvention]

Today 26.10 at #COP16Colombia, @ICLEI/@ICLEICBC & CMS will launch Journeys for Life, a platform for cities along migratory routes to connect, share & collaborate to support migratory species. 🏙️🦋

Tune in 5PM Cali/6PM NYC: https://t.co/58XnmhNAfg

+Info: https://t.co/Qqz4eGAovR

[IUCN @IUCN]

Invasive alien species are one of the main direct drivers of biodiversity loss and species extinctions. Check out #EICAT, the IUCN standard to support global action on #InvasiveAlienSpecies.

https://t.co/z7t4nAuwpg

[AEWA European Goose Management Platform @AEWA_EGMP]

❓Quiz Time! 🤩
Which of the 4 species under #EGMP is the trickiest to identify? 🤔
Drop your guesses in the replies below!⬇️
#BirdQuiz #GuessTheBird #QuizOfTheDay

[African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) @unep_aewa]

Watch this @FRANCE24 interview with Jacques Trouvilliez, AEWA’s Executive Secretary on #WorldMigratoryBirdDay

https://t.co/dA0RvraRkL

[African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) @unep_aewa]

Today is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay!

Restoring grassland ecosystems is vital to restore the populations of insects and migratory birds such as the Sociable Lapwing!

Learn more about the campaign and what you can do to #protectinsectsprotectbirds:

https://t.co/Nn2IvbCOl4

[African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) @unep_aewa]

Insect availability impacts the timing, duration, and overall success of bird migrations 🐦.

Learn how to #ProtectInsectsProtectBirds and join the global celebration on today’s #WorldMigratoryBirdDay!

👉 https://t.co/MZY8chg8Zx

[African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) @unep_aewa]

It's #WorldMigratoryBirdDay today!

In his video message, Jacques Trouvilliez, AEWA's Executive Secretary, highlights the vital role insects play for migratory birds.

Learn how to #ProtectInsectsProtectBirdson #WMBD2024!

https://t.co/QcJuFgQRMW

[AEWA European Goose Management Platform @AEWA_EGMP]

🎉 The Pink-footed Goose Management Plan Revision Workshop is a wrap! Congrats to Range States & observers for great progress made. Now the compiler team will work on finalising the plan for AEWA MOP9 adoption! 🌍✍️ Big thanks to @miljodir & @NINAnature for hosting & support! 👏

[African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) @unep_aewa]

The European Goose Management Platform @AEWA_EGMP was recognized for innovation as a finalist for @UNEP's Kipepeo Award

Learn more: https://t.co/NXEvqpGTbJ

📸Magnus Elander

[IUCN @IUCN]

34% of species comprehensively assessed on the @IUCNRedList have #agriculture documented as a direct threat. 

With better designed and targeted policies, we can benefit both biodiversity and agriculture. 

Lear more in our new flagship report. 
https://t.co/gGP79laVJ7

[ipbes @IPBES]

🎉 #WorldMigratoryBirdDay spotlight: Insects!🐛

The loss and disturbance of insect populations at breeding sites and along avian migration routes threaten bird survival & well-being.

Protecting insects = protecting birds & ecosystems.

Discover more with @IPBES infographic.⤵️

[African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) @unep_aewa]

RT @BirdLifeEurope: 🦅Last weekend, over 24,000 bird enthusiasts joined #EuroBirdwatch24, Europe's largest annual birdwatching event! 😍

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[Seabird Ecology Lab @SeabirdEcology]

Thanks to 20 years of collaboration with #fishermen, our new study shows a 77% decline in #PFAS in bycaught Scopoli's #Shearwaters, highlighting their role as key #bioindicators for long-term #marine monitoring 🌊🌍 #EnvironmentalResearch #Calonectris

https://t.co/u45wiYGbDk

[World Migratory Bird Day @WMBD]

📢 #WorldMigratoryBirdDay will be celebrated around the world on 12 October 2024!

Watch the statement received from Dr. Ruth Cromie, CMS COP-Appointed Councillor for Wildlife Health, to mark #WMBD2024