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MoS2 to the CMS Raptors MoU continued its second day in Trondheim, Norway, opening with a statement read by Borja Heredia, CMS Secretariat, on behalf of Executive Secretary Bradnee Chambers, CMS Secretariat. During a signing ceremony, Comoros became the 53rd Signatory to the Raptors MoU.
In the morning, the meeting discussed the CMS Secretariat’s report and conservation initiatives under the Raptors MoU, including on species and threats. Several presentations were shared on conservation initiatives, including trust-building activities within the Saker Global Action Plan, and research on the illegal killing and taking of Mediterranean birds. Two side events followed, occurring directly before and after lunch, entitled “Electrocution of birds of prey - a real threat to the Saker Falcon,” organized by the International Association for Falconry and Protection of Birds of Prey (IAF) and “Energy and migratory raptors - solutions for a brighter future” organized by BirdLife International.
The meeting continued in the afternoon to conclude discussions on other conservation initiatives, such as the African Raptor Data Bank on a mobile application to gather data on raptor sightings in Africa, followed by another presentation on data bank initiatives. MoS2 then discussed institutional arrangements, including amendment proposals to the list of species in Annex 1 and Table 3 of the Action Plan, the list of range states in Annex 2, and the list of sites in Annex 3. Delegates then heard nominations received for the formal establishment of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and applauded those nominated.
In the evening, a side event, entitled “Old World Vultures - the need for a Multi-Species Action Plan” organized by the Endangered Wildlife Trust, was held, together with a reception.
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IISD Reporting Services, through its ENB Meeting Coverage, provided daily web coverage and a summary and analysis report from the 2nd Meeting of Signatories to the Raptors MoU (MoS2), which took place from 5 to 8 October 2015 from Trondheim, Norway. Our summary and analysis report is available in HTML and PDF.
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