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CMS highlights ecological connectivity and regional cooperation at the 8th GEF Assembly in Samarkand
Wildlife does not stop at borders, and neither can conservation.
Andy Raine - CMS Executive Secretary
Andy Raine - New Executive Secretary of CMS and ASCOBANS
Andy Raine has been appointed as Executive Secretary of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), effective Monday, 1 June 2026. In his role, Mr. Raine will also serve as the Executive Secretary of the Agreement on the Conservation of Small Cetaceans of the Baltic, North East Atlantic, Irish and North Seas (ASCOBANS).
Saiga antelope. Image by Albert Salemgareyev.
New Maps Reveal Saiga Migrations and Threats Across Kazakhstan
Herds of saiga antelope that teetered on the brink of extinction two decades ago now traverse the Kazakh Steppe in the millions, as reflected in a new set of migration maps published today. Thanks to conservation efforts, saiga numbers have surged and their massive migrations across Central Asia’s landscapes – some over 300 km long – have also returned.
Bukhara deer, Snow Leopard and Goitered gazelle (jeyran)© Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Governments Endorse a New Work Programme to Protect Central Asia's Shared Land Migratory Species
Government representatives from the wider Central Asian region endorsed a six-year work programme for the Central Asian Mammals Initiative (CAMI). The highly anticipated and comprehensive Work Programme maps and defines activities for thirteen priority transboundary conservation regions that are important for conserving seventeen iconic species of mammals of the region for the first time.
Investing in Biodiversity: Unlocking Greater Returns
The Liaison Group of Biodiversity-related Conventions (BLG), a long-standing network uniting the executive heads of the eight biodiversity-related conventions, met on 21 February 2025 at FAO Headquarters in Rome ahead of the resumed sessions of the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16). The group reaffirmed their collective support to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).
В рамках природоохранной инициативы «Алтын Дала» продолжается реинтродукция куланов в степи Центрального Казахстана
Авторы: Кривошеева Алёна, директор по природоохранным программам; Смелянский Илья, научный сотрудник, Салемгареев Альберт, ведущий специалист (АСБК)
Очередные шаги Казахстана в реализации обязательств по Боннской конвенции
В районе границ трех стран Казахстана, Узбекистана и Туркменистана обитают джейраны и уриалы, встречаются также куланы и изредка леопарды. Эти виды занесeны в Приложениe II Конвенции о мигрирующих видах диких животных, что предполагает активное сотрудничество между странами ареала с целью улучшения состояния популяций данных видов.
Community-based Conservation Approach Yields First Photographic Evidence of a Snow Leopard in Kyrgyzstan’s Kara-Kujur Area
Poaching remains a serious threat to snow leopards across their entire range. In Kyrgyzstan, extensive poaching during the 1990s severely impacted snow leopard populations in the country and prompted the implementation of measures to address poaching and illegal trade to protect this endangered species. These activities play a crucial role in combating both poaching and illegal wildlife trade, helping to protect snow leopards and their ecosystems.
Инновационный подход к решению конфликта между человеком и снежным барсом в природоохранной зоне Аннапурна в Непале
В удалённой долине Нар-Фу, расположенной в сердце природоохранной зоны Аннапурна, стартовал уникальный проект, направленный на охрану снежного барса и снижение конфликтов между людьми и дикими животными.
Citizen Science Approach Addresses Human-Wildlife Conflict in Nepal’s Annapurna Conservation Area
In the remote Nar Phu Valley, located in the Annapurna Conservation Area, a conservation project is underway to mitigate human-wildlife conflict and protect the endangered Snow Leopard.