Its new report shows that nearly half of migrating species are declining in population.
As world governments gathered in Uzbekistan Monday for the United Nations conference on migratory species, they centered the theme “Nature Knows No Borders” — an idea that a new landmark report said must take hold across the globe to push policymakers in all countries and regions to protect the billions of animals that travel each year to reproduce and find food.
The two biggest drivers of endangerment and threatened extinction are overexploitation — including incidental and intentional capture — and habitat loss, and both are directly caused by human activity.Seven in 10 CMS-listed species are threatened by overexploitation, while 3 in 4 of the species are at greater risk of dying out due to habitat loss, as humans expand energy, transportation, and agricultural infrastructure across the globe.
Mapping and taking adequate steps to protect “the vital locations that serve as breeding, feeding, and stopover sites for migratory species” is a key priority, said the CMS in a statement.Amy Fraenkel, CMS executive secretary. “When species cross national borders, their survival depends on the efforts of all countries in which they are found. This landmark report will help underpin much-needed policy actions to ensure that migratory species continue to thrive around the world.
The report focused on 1,189 migratory species identified by the U.N. as needing protection, but found that another 399 migratory species are either threatened or near threatened with extinction.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Human Activity Pushing More Than 1 in 5 Migratory Species Toward Extinction: UNJulia Conley is a staff writer for Common Dreams.
Read more »
First Alert: Strong storms possible Sunday into MondayRain and storm chances increase Sunday and Monday, as a dynamic storm system pushes across Alabama.
Read more »
Study: Regular Sleep and Physical Activity Boost Heart Health in Middle AgeNew research found that irregular sleep patterns are associated with poorer cardiovascular health in middle-aged people. Physical activity may help counteract that negative correlation to some degree.
Read more »
Meteorologists Say 2024 Will 'Amplify Hurricane Activity'—Here's WhereDigital destination for sophisticated men & women. Live your best life with expert tips and news on health, food, sex, relationships, fashion and lifestyle.
Read more »
Biden angrily pushes back at special counsel's report that questioned his memory, handling of docsA special counsel report has found evidence that President Joe Biden “willfully” retained and shared highly classified materials when he was a private citizen, including documents about military and foreign policy in Afghanistan
Read more »
Biden angrily pushes back at special counsel's report that questioned his memory, handling of docsA special counsel report has found evidence that President Joe Biden “willfully” retained and shared highly classified materials when he was a private citizen, including documents about military and foreign policy in Afghanistan
Read more »