Andy Raine - New Executive Secretary of CMS and ASCOBANS
Andy Raine has been appointed as Executive Secretary of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), effective Monday, 1 June 2026. In his role, Mr. Raine will also serve as the Executive Secretary of the Agreement on the Conservation of Small Cetaceans of the Baltic, North East Atlantic, Irish and North Seas (ASCOBANS).
Thailand Hosts First International Conference on Dugong Conservation from Stranding to Captive Caring
Banner photo: © PL_MEtpison
Stronger Together: Advancing Seagrass and Dugong Conservation at CMS COP15
Cover photo: © GEF Dugong & Seagrass Conservation Project (GEF) DSCP
Celebrating World Seagrass Day: Restoring Vital Ecosystems for a Sustainable Future
Cover photo: © Michiel Vos - Ocean Image Bank
Dugong Conservation Reserve Workshop Explores Sustainable Finance for Seagrass and Dugong Conservation in India
Cover photo: © Harish Guleria
High Seas Treaty: A New Era for Migratory Species and Ocean Governance
The Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) has reached the threshold for entry into force. This historic milestone marks the beginning of a new era for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in the high seas—an area covering two-thirds of the world’s ocean.
A Global Assessment of Dugong’s Body Condition Based on Drone Footage
Abu-Dhabi, 19 September 2025 - For the first time, an international study published in Remote S
2025/024 : Enquête auprès des Parties mettant en œuvre les décisions de la COP14 sur les écosystèmes d'herbiers marins
Lors de la 14e réunion de la Conférence des Parties (COP14), une résolution et une série de décisions connexes ont été adoptées afin de renforcer la conservation et la gestion durable des écosystèm
2025/023 : Appel à soutien financier pour la COP15 de la CMS
Comme annoncé dans la notification 2025/014, la 15e réunion de la Conférence des Parties (COP15)
2025/022 : Invitation à la huitième réunion du Comité de session du Conseil scientifique de la CMS (ScC-SC8)
La huitième réunion du Comité de session du Conseil scientifique de la CMS (ScC-SC8) aura lieu du 15 au 18 décembre 2025 dans les locaux du Secrétariat de la CMS, Platz der Vereint