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Memorandum of Understanding concerning Conservation Measures for the Aquatic Warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola)

Document type
Multilateral
Field of application
Regional/restricted
Date
Apr 30, 2003
Source
IUCN (ID: TRE-001413)
Place of adoption
Minsk
Depository
CMS Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species
Language
English
Entry into force
Apr 30, 2003
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity Data collection/reporting Migratory species Protection of habitats Protected animal species Management/conservation Birds Wetlands International agreement-text Policy/planning Stock enhancement/repopulation Research Wild fauna Monitoring Protection of species
Abstract

Objectives: To improve the conservation status of the Aquatic Warbler. Summary of provisions: This Memorandum of Understanding is a non-legally binding agreement under article IV(4) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). Contracting Parties undertake to provide strict protection to the Aquatic Warbler, identify and conserve the wetland habitats essential for its survival, and implement the Action Plan annexed to the MoU with a view to, inter alia, promoting expansion of the breeding population to other areas. The Action Plan is to serve as the basis for conserving all populations of the species. Parties further agree to assess the implementation of the MoU at regular meetings, facilitate exchange of information, co-operate with other Range States, and provide the Secretariat with bi-annual reports on implementation. Institutional mechanisms: The Secretariat of the Bonn Convention is to provide Secretariat functions as outlined in the MoU and compile an overview of the reports of the Parties on their implementation of the MoU, including the Action Plan.

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Website
www.cms.int

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