Vultures are widely misunderstood and play an irreplaceable role as nature’s cleanup crew. They prevent diseases, recycle nutrients, and even help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Yet they are disappearing at an alarming rate. 🦅 To mark International Vulture Awareness Day, André Botha, Chair of the Technical Advisory Group to the CMS Raptors MoU, joins host Munir Virani on the Talons of Hope podcast. He shares solutions that are turning the tide and explains why these birds are the silent guardians of our ecosystems and our health. 🎧 Listen now: buzzsprout.com/2502210/episo… #VultureDay

Meet the bustard—a supersized, long-legged bird that struts across grasslands from Spain to Australia. 🦃 Illegal hunting, sprawling farms, power lines and a warming climate have pushed 6 out of 10 bustard species toward extinction. Wildlife experts and government reps have now written the first global rescue plan for all 26 bustard species. Read more: cms.int/en/news/safeguarding…

📢 Join us tomorrow as we present two studies demonstrating how community-led conservation strategies can help tackle the challenges of migratory species conservation while supporting sustainable livelihoods. 💡 Here is a preview of focus areas for the 10 key guiding principles we will highlight—designed to enhance local engagement and maximize community participation in conservation efforts. With support from @JNCC_UK, @BfN_de, @IUCNSULi, @FZS_Frankfurt, @FaunaFloraInt and @IlbirsF

🔸 44% of CMS-listed species are declining. 🔹 22% are threatened with extinction. 🔸Overexploitation and habitat loss are the top threats. Migratory species connect our planet, but they face growing challenges. Our groundbreaking State of the World’s Migratory Species Report outlines urgent actions to protect these incredible travelers and their habitats. 🐋 Watch the video below and dive into the findings 📖 here: cms.int/en/publication/state…