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Statements to Mark World Migratory Bird Day 2024

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

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres<br /> UN Photo/Mark GartenMr. 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.

 

 

  • Inger Andersen

    Ms. Inger Andersen

    Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme

    Statement

  • Amy Fraenkel

    Ms. Amy Fraenkel

    Executive Secretary
    Convention on Migratory Species

    Statement

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    Dr. Jacques Trouvilliez

    Executive Secretary
    African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement

    Statement

  • Dr. Susan Bonfield 

    Executive Director
    Environment for the Americas
     

    Statement

  • Ms. Jennifer George 

    Chief Executive
    East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP)
     

    Statement

  • Ms. Astrid Schonmaker 

    Executive Secretary
    Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
     

    Statement

  • Dr. Musonda Mumba

    Secretary General
    Convention on Wetlands

    Statement

  • Ms. Noura Hamladji 

    Deputy Executive Secretary 
    UN Climate Change Secretariat (UNFCCC)

    Statement

  • Dr. Anne Larigauderie 

    Executive Secretary  
    IPBES

    Statement

  • Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili

    Secretary General of UN Tourism

    Statement

  • Mr. Toily Kurbanov

    Executive Coordinator of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

    Statement

  • Ms. Florika Fink-Hooijers 

    Director-General of DG Environment
    European Commission

    Statement

  • Mr. Mikaël Poutiers 

    Secretary of the Bern Convention

    Statement

  • Ms. Kobie Brand

    Global Director
    ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center

    Statement

  • Dr. David Scallan

    Secretary General
    European Federation
    for Hunting and Conservation (FACE)

    Statement

  • Ms. Narelle Montgomery

    Chair of CMS Scientific Council
    Director of Migratory Species Section
    Australian Government 

    Statement

  • Dr Ruth Cromie 

    CMS COP-Appointed Councillor for Wildlife Health

    Statement