Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species Current Affairs, GK & News
Asian Elephant, Great Indian Bustard and Bengal Florican classified as “Endangered Migratory Species” at CMS COP13
On February 20, 2020, Asian Elephant, Indian Bustard and Bengal Florican were declared as “Endangered Migratory Species” at the CMS COP 13. The proposal was accepted by 130 countries. Asian Elephant India declared Indian Elephant as “National Heritage Animal”. This provides highest degree of legal protection to the animal under Schedule I of Wildlife (Protection) ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: CMS COP 13 • Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species • Convention on Migratory Species • Endangered • Great Indian bustard • IUCN Red List • migratory birds • Wildlife Institute of India • Wildlife Protection Act (WPA) 1972
Animal Culture linked to its Conservation at CMS COP 13 for the first time
The Convention on the Conservation on Migratory birds Conference of Parties (CMS COP 13) is being held in Gandhinagar. Proposals were presented to conserve Sperm Whales and Chimpanzees based on their culture. This is the first time such proposal is being made in the world. Highlights It was presented at the conference that some of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: CMS COP 13 • CMS Summit • CMS-COP • Conservation of Migratory Species • Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species • New Zealand • Whaling
CMS COP 13: Insects Decline to be discussed for the first time
The United Nations Conference of Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS COP-13) is to discuss the effects of insects decline on migratory species for the first time. Highlights According to Convention on Migratory Species, around half of the insect species are declining. Also, the third phase which is insect extinction is to begin. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: biodiversity summit • CMS COP 13 • Conference on Biodiversity • Conservation of Migratory Species • Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species • Convention on Migratory Species • COP-13 on Migratory Species
The First United Nations Biodiversity Summit CMS COP-13 in India: 3 Migratory Mammals Targeted
India is all set to host the fist Biodiversity Summit of the United Nations. It is to be inaugurated by PM Modi in Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat on February 17, 2020. The CMS COP-13, Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species Conference of Parties-13 is the only convention on migratory species. Highlights The Agenda of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: biodiversity summit • CMS COP 13 • Conservation of Migratory Species • Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals • Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species • Critically endangered • Endangered • Vulnerable
India and Norway to work towards mitigating marine plastic littering
On February 16, 2020, at the CMS COP-13, the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species Conference of Parties-13, was marked by India. The Convention is to be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat between February 17, 2020 and February 22, 2020. Highlights On the sidelines of CMS COP-13, India and Norway declared the 2020-30 decade as ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Conservation of Migratory Species • Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals • Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species • India-Norway • India-Norway Marine Pollution Initiative • India-Norway Ocean Dialogue • Montreal Protocol • UN Convention on the conservation of migratory species