The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (also known as CMS or Bonn Convention) aims to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their range. It is an intergovernmental treaty concluded under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme, concerned with the conservation of wildlife and habitats on a global scale.

As a migratory species threatened with extinction, the saiga antelope is listed on Appendix I of the Convention. CMS Parties strive towards strictly protecting these animals, conserving or restoring the places where they live, mitigating obstacles to migration and controlling other factors that might endanger them. Besides establishing obligations for each State joining the Convention, CMS promotes concerted action among the Range States of many of these species. 

To find out more, please have a look at the documents below, or visit the CMS saiga webpages here. 

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In order to keep the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the Conservation, Restoration and Sustainable Use of the Saiga Antelope (Saiga tatarica tatarica) of the Convention of Migratory Species up to date we need your input.

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