Course for the National Focal Points for the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) and its Instruments Corporate author UNEP/InforMEA Date 2016 Source IUCN (ID: MON-092671) Title (French) Cours de la CMS pour les Points focaux nationaux de la CMS et ses instruments Title (Spanish) Curso para los Puntos Focales Nacionales de la Convención sobre la conservación de las especies migratorias de animales silvestres (CMS) y sus instrumentos Publisher | Place of publication UNEP | www Document type Training/educational material Language English, French, Spanish Field of application International Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Migratory species Ex-situ conservation International agreement-implementation Biodiversity International agreement-text Abstract This course on the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, which is the only UN-based intergovernmental organization established for the conservation and management of terrestrial, aquatic and avian migratory species throughout their range, is comprised of 6 units. Each unit includes training materials with links to InforMEA, relevant legal documents, websites, quizzes, additional materials and videos. At the end of the course, learners will be able to obtain a certificate of completion. Its overall objective is to strengthen national institutions in order to ultimately contribute to facilitating conservation efforts both nationally and worldwide and the specific purpose is to guide and support the National Focal Points (NFPs) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) and its instruments in implementing the Convention. This Course is targeted to government officials charged with the responsibility for implementing CMS and its family of instruments - both those of many years´ experience and those recently appointed. Website e-learning.informea.org Other references Treaty Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Treaty | Multilateral | Bonn | Jun 23, 1979 Keyword: Inventory, Endangered species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Birds, Protected animal species, Research, Protection of habitats, Institution, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Dispute settlement, Wild fauna, Protected area, Mammals, Migratory species Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000495)