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The fourth Meeting of the Parties (MOP-4) to the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds 15-19 September 2008, in Antananarivo, Madagascar |
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Highlights for Monday, 15 September 2008
The fourth Meeting of the Parties (MOP-4) to the African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) opened today in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Delegates heard opening statements, addressed organizational matters and witnessed the AEWA Award Presentation Ceremony.
Mark Anderson (South Africa) received the Award in the individual category, and Oiseaux Migrateurs du Paléarctique Occidental (OMPO) in the institutional category. Delegates also addressed reports on the implementation of the Agreement and Action Plan, phasing out lead shot for hunting in wetlands, and international reviews on five technical issues: the conservation status of migratory waterbirds in the Agreement area; hunting and trade legislation; Single Species Action Plans; Re-establishment Projects; and the status of introduced non-native waterbird species.
The meeting established an International Review Panel and concluded the day with an official opening ceremony.
Participants registering for the event in the morning. |
Participants waiting for the opening session to begin. |
Participants conversing during a break. |
Mark Anderson, South Africa, received the AEWA Award in the individual category and gave a presentation on his efforts to conserve the lesser flamingo in South Africa. |
Guy-Noël Olivier, France, received the AEWA Award in the institutional category on behalf of Oiseaux Migrateurs du Paléarctique Occidental (OMPO). |
In the evening, the Government of Madagascar hosted an official opening ceremony and a dinner for the participants. | |
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