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At #CMSCOP15, the COP plenary adopted by consensus all proposed resolutions, decisions, & amendments to the Appendices forwarded from the CoW, living up to its nickname as "the happy COP."

COP15 Chair João Paulo Capobianco (Brazil) gaveled the meeting closed at 3:16pm.

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At #CMSCOP15, which was Amy Fraenkel's last COP after seven years in the role of @cms.int Executive Secretary, her colleagues celebrated her accomplishments and legacy in closing remarks—and gifted her with a MISSION ACCOMPLISHED t-shirt. #ConnectingNature

It focuses on fostering global or regional cooperation to protect species that cross national boundaries, encouraging range states to establish conservation agreements.

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At #CMSCOP15, during Sunday's closing statements, a delegate commended the “vibrant youth volunteers” from Brazil asking critical questions in the corridors, and stressed the importance of being accountable to youth when making decisions with far-reaching implications. #ConnectingNature @cms.int

At #CMSCOP15, on Sunday morning, the Committee of the Whole resumed for a brief and final session to approve the last outstanding in-session document, the budget for the 2027–2029 triennium, with parties agreeing to recommend a zero real growth budget to the COP. #ConnectingNature
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At #CMSCOP15, on Saturday morning, the last flurry of conference room papers were approved—in some cases after lengthy debates and with amendments—and forwarded to COP for adoption. All that remains for the CoW to consider on Sunday morning is the budget. #ConnectingNature @cms.int

At #CMSCOP15, the following species were recommended to the COP for listing on Appendix II:
-the Flesh-footed Shearwater;
-the Snowy Owl;
-the Ibera Seedeater;
-the Patagonian Narrownose Smoothhound; and
-the Spotted Sorubim.

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At #CMSCOP15, the following species were recommended to the COP for listing on Appendix I:
-Pelagic, Bigeye, and Common thresher sharks;
-the Hudsonian Whimbrel;
-the Hudsonian Godwit;
-Lesser Yellowlegs;
-the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark; and
-the Great Hammerhead Shark.
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At #CMSCOP15, a proposal to list three closely-related #ThresherShark species (Pelagic, Bigeye, & Common) on @cms.int Appendix I prompted lengthy deliberations. Then in COP15’s first vote, Parties recommended the three Thresher sharks for Appendix I listing. #ConnectingNature

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At #CMSCOP15, delegates recommended several action plans for adoption by the COP, including for the:
-Northeast Atlantic & Mediterranean sub-pops of Tope Shark;
-Amazonian Migratory Catfish;
-African, Eurasian & Australian Bustards; &
-Steppe Eagle.

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At #CMSCOP16, delegates reached agreement to forward several Appendix I and II listing proposals to the COP for adoption, including Gadfly Petrels, Cheetah, Giant Otter, and Striped Hyena.

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At #CMSCOP15, CMS “warmly welcomed” a friend of the #Angelshark — the @leibnizbiodiv.bsky.social, which signed onto the @cms.int Sharks MOU as a cooperating partner. #ConnectingNature

At #CMSCOP15, participants welcomed the six global marine flyways based on seabird tracking data analyzed by @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social—especially given seabirds are among the most threatened migratory animals globally, with more than half of their species in decline. #ConnectingNature @cms.int

Delegates at #CMSCOP15 spent much of the day on the conservation of aquatic species such as whales, turtles, freshwater fish, and the European eel—and also the potential impacts of vessel strikes, aquatic noise pollution, and deep-sea mining. #ConnectingNature @cms.int

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At #CMSCOP15, the issue of conserving seamount ecosystems saw delegates stressing the ecological importance of these underwater mountains for migratory species & their vulnerability to bottom trawling, highlighting the Ocean as "more than just resources to be extracted." #ConnectingNature @cms.int

At #CMSCOP15, the Global Initiative on the Taking of Migratory Species was launched at side event. This Initiative aims to address the drivers of illegal and unsustainable hunting, trapping, and fishing of migratory wildlife— a major driver of global population declines. #ConnectingNature @cms.int

At #CMSCOP15, youth delegate Sofia Pieczykolan delivered a powerful message about the importance of including youth in conservation policymaking: "We are not the future, we are the present.” She called for those present to inspire youth to become protagonists of change. #ConnectingNature @cms.int

At #CMSCOP15, the agenda item urging support for multiple systems of knowledge in migratory species conservation brought Indigenous & local communities representatives to their feet. "Traditional knowledge is essential for preserving vital links among people & their environments." #ConnectingNature

At #CMSCOP15, the saiga antelope’s population recovery was held up as a “powerful example” of synergies delivering real results for conservation, as parties advance resolutions to strengthen partnerships across conventions and with civil society. #ConnectingNature @cms.int #migratoryspecies

At #CMSCOP15, an organization highlighted a study in Bahrain showing that #dugongs double the carbon uptake of seagrass ecosystems they inhabit—findings that illuminates the importance of research on the interlinkages between #climatechange & migratory species. #ConnectingNature @cms.int

At a #CMSCOP15 event, @ramsar.org Secretary General Musonda Mumba presented the "Women Changemakers in the World of Wetlands" award to @cms.int Executive Secretary Amy Fraenkel. #ConnectingNature #wetlands

At #CMSCOP15, @ipbes.net Executive Secretary Luthando Dziba underscored the relevance of IPBES to @cms.int, and pledged to further cooperate with the CMS Secretariat on issues of relevance to migratory species. #ConnectingNature

At #CMSCOP15, Sue Lieberman of the @wcs.org, Co-Chair of the @cms.int Working Group on the Illegal & Unsustainable Taking of Wildlife, noted that illegal take is an "a major, yet often under-addressed threat to migratory animals," especially at the domestic level. #ConnectingNature

At #CMSCOP15, Brazilian biologist Tatiana Neves underscored the plight of the albatross, a frequent victim of bycatch, & highlighted night fishing as a possible solution. She expressed hope that COP15 will be guided by courage, cooperation, & a “deep sense of purpose.” #ConnectingNature @cms.int

On opening day @ #CMSCOP15, delegates were reminded of the significance of its venue: “the #Pantanal is a portal to the symphony of the world. In this orchestra of the cosmos, each of us has their place. Let us contribute to this harmony & never fall out of pitch.” #ConnectingNature @cms.int #brazil

At the #CMSCOP15 opening, the Terena People—who are Indigenous to the Mato Grosso do Sul region in Brazil—expressed cultural & ecological connectivity through traditional dance. "Each gesture pulses with history"—a powerful reminder of what is at stake at COP15. #ConnectingNature @cms.int

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At the High-level Segment for #CMSCOP15, Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, signed three decrees to expand protected areas in Brazil and noted that CMS reminds us of a “simple but powerful message: migrating is natural.” #ConnectingNature @cms.int