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Partners
Founding Partners of World Migratory Bird Day
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
An environmental treaty of the United Nations, the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) provides a global platform for the conservation and sustainable use of migratory animals and their habitats. This unique treaty brings governments and wildlife experts together to address the conservation needs of terrestrial, aquatic, and avian migratory species and their habitats around the world. Since the Convention's entry into force in 1979, its membership has grown to include 133 Parties from Africa, Central and South America, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
The Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds
The Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) is an inter-governmental treaty dedicated to the conservation of migratory waterbirds that migrate along the African-Eurasian Flyway. The Agreement covers 255 species of birds ecologically dependent on wetlands for at least part of their annual cycle. A total of 84 countries and the European Union have signed the environmental treaty, which has a geographic range covering 119 countries across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, Greenland, and the Canadian Archipelago.
Environment for the Americas connects people to nature and birds through research, education, and outreach. At the heart of our efforts lies the coordination of World Migratory Bird Day across the Americas, an initiative that engages people of all ages in the protection of our shared migratory birds. This work has also led to the development of our internship programs, which provide unique opportunities for the next generation of researchers, conservationists, and natural resource professionals. Through these programs, we are empowering young people to make a tangible difference for the environment. EFTA’s efforts have also spurred international collaborations for bird conservation and facilitated changes across borders that ensure a future where migratory birds are protected and celebrated. .
East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP)
The EAAFP is international Partnership established in 2006 to provide a framework to promote dialogue, cooperation, and collaboration to conserve migratory waterbirds and their habitats in the East Asian–Australasian Flyway. It is also a Ramsar Regional Initiative. A unique element of the Partnership is its mission to build a chain of internationally important sites for these birds as they migrate across the 22 countries of the Flyway. These countries have the greatest species density on earth yet have highest number of vulnerable migratory birds. Our 40 Partners work together across borders to make a difference for them.
Supporters
The following institutions have provided financial support towards the organization of the global World Migratory Bird Day Campaign:
Australian Government, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Become a Sponsor or Partner of World Migratory Bird Day
Dedicated governments, organizations or individuals interested in becoming Partners or Sponsors of World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) should contact:
Florian Keil, Information Officer, Joint Communications Team, Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) and African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) Secretariats
Tel: +49 (0) 228 8152451; Email: [email protected]