Key World Migratory Bird Day supporters and partners from around the world have provided statements to mark World Migratory Bird Day. Many of the statements reflect on this year's theme: "Protect Insects, Protect Birds!" and are added to this page as soon as they are made available to us. You are very welcome to add a statement on behalf of your organization. To do so, please contact us by writing to: contact[at]worldmigratorybirdday.org
Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
As they travel the globe, migratory birds lift our spirits and remind us of nature, connecting people, ecosystems and nations. [...] World Migratory Bird Day is an opportunity to appreciate migratory birds and the Earth’s natural cycles that are so important for human well-being.
Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme
Executive Secretary
Convention on Migratory Species
Executive Secretary
African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement
Executive Director
Environment for the Americas
Chief Executive
East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP)
Executive Secretary
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Secretary General
Convention on Wetlands
Deputy Executive Secretary
UN Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC)
Executive Secretary
IPBES
Secretary General of UN Tourism
Executive Coordinator of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Director-General of DG Environment
European Commission
Secretary of the Bern Convention
Global Director
ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center
Secretary General
European Federation
for Hunting and Conservation (FACE)
Chair of CMS Scientific Council
Director of Migratory Species Section
Australian Government
CMS COP-Appointed Councillor for Wildlife Health