Memorandum of Understanding concerning Conservation Measures for the Siberian Crane Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Dec 13, 1998 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-001318) Place of adoption Ramsar Depository CMS Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species Language English Entry into force Jan 1, 1999 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 Research Wild fauna Monitoring Protection of species Abstract Objectives: To improve the conservation status of the Siberian Crane. 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). It supersedes the Memorandum of Understanding of the same name adopted in Kushiro in June 1993. Parties undertake to provide strict protection to Siberian Cranes, and identify and conserve wetland habitats essential for their survival. A Conservation Plan is annexed to the MoU to be implemented as a basis for conserving the western, central and eastern populations of the species. Parties further agree to co-operate with other Range states and to exchange information relating to the conservation of the Siberian Crane in order to co-ordinate their action. Institutional mechanisms: The Secretariat of the Bonn Convention is provided with certain functions under the MoU, including assessing the implementation of the MoU and Conservation Plan, and preparing an overview report based on the reports received from the Parties. Full text English French Spanish Website www.cms.int Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Simple signature Afghanistan Jul 1, 2006 Jun 22, 2006 Azerbaijan Jan 1, 1999 Dec 13, 1998 China May 1, 1999 Apr 16, 1999 India Jan 1, 1999 Dec 13, 1998 Iran, Islamic Republic of Jan 1, 1999 Dec 13, 1998 Kazakhstan Jan 1, 1999 Dec 13, 1998 Mongolia May 1, 2004 Apr 29, 2004 Pakistan Jan 1, 1999 Dec 13, 1998 Russian Federation Jul 1, 2002 Jun 4, 2002 Turkmenistan Jan 1, 1999 Dec 13, 1998 Uzbekistan Jan 1, 1999 Dec 13, 1998 reset zoom out zoom in References - Treaties Supersedes Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Conservation Measures for the Siberian Crane Treaty | Multilateral | Kushiro | Jun 16, 1993 Keyword: Protection of species Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001295) Enabled by 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)