CMS COP15 Concluded Successfully in Brazil with 40 new Species Being Accorded Protection
The 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) was held under Brazil Presidency from 23 to 29 March 2026 in Campo Grande, Brazil.
The 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) was held under Brazil Presidency from 23 to 29 March 2026 in Campo Grande, Brazil.
- During the conference, a total of 40 species, subspecies, and populations were newly included or reclassified under Appendices I and II, of which 16 are found in Brazil.
About CMS COP15:
Overview: CMS COP15, a major global wildlife conservation meeting, brought together representatives from 132 countries and the European Union (EU) under the theme “Connecting Nature to Sustain Life.”
Global Concern on Migratory Species: According to the ‘State of the World’s Migratory Species Report 2026’, nearly 49% of migratory species populations are declining, around 24% face the risk of extinction.
Future Developments: Brazil assumed the presidency for the next three years to oversee the implementation of decisions, while Germany was announced as the host of COP16 in 2029 to mark the 50th anniversary of CMS.
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