Awareness Raising on Migratory Bird Species & Avian Influenza

This proposal is in support of the tireless efforts been applied by both International and local biodiversity conservation organizations in educating and raising awareness on migratory bird species as it relates to the avian influenza. The project aims to create awareness on the importance of protecting migratory bird species through the conservation of their habitat and also lay to rest through education the negative perception that migratory birds are the main vector of spreading the high pathogenic form of avian influenza (H5N1). The project will bring together representatives from selected schools, Universities, biodiversity conservation organization (Local and International), United Nations organs, etc. Two papers will be presented by indidvduals from the UNFAO and UNEP on the importance of protecting migratory birds and the spread of the avian flu in relation to migratory birds.