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N Project Title Key Partners (lead agency first) Description/Status
SPECIES CONSERVATION
1

MoU on the conservation of the Siberian crane (Grus leucogeranus). (www.cms.int)

CMS Secretariat (cms@unep.de), International Crane Foundation, range states. MoU between range states and concerned organisations. An action plan has been prepared and is being implemented. Regular meetings.
2 MoU on the conservation of the slender-billed curlew (Numenius tenuirostris). (www.cms.int) CMS Secretariat (cms@unep.de), AEWA Secretariat,  BirdLife International,  range states. MoU between range states and concerned organisations. An action plan has been prepared and is being implemented. Regular meetings.
3 Action Plans for (Globally) Threatened Birds in Europe. BirdLife International (birdlife@birdlife.org.uk), Wetlands International, Council of Europe, European  range states. Donors: United Kingdom (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds), EU-LIFE programme. International  single species action plans (covering Europe only for most species) have been prepared, and are being implemented for: Phalacrocorax pygmeus, Pelecanus crispus, Anser erythropus, Branta ruficollis, Marmaronetta angustirostris, Oxyura leucocephala, Numenius tenuirostris, Polysticta stelleri, Aythya nyroca, Crex crex, Larus audouinii (globally threatened species) and Botaurus stellaris. Further action plans are in preparation for: Porphyrio porphyrio, Fulica cristata, Sterna dougalli and Phalacrocorax aristotelis desmarestii.
4 Ducks, Geese, Swans and Screamers: an Action Plan for the Conservation of Anseriiformes. Threatened Waterfowl Specialist Group, United Kingdom (Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust), Wetlands International, IUCN-SSC. 1st preliminary draft of an international (global) action plan being prepared.
5 EU Action plans for huntable species (Annex II of Birds Directive) of unfavourable conservation status. European Commission and EU member States. Action plans are in preparation for Anas querquedula, Anas acuta, Netta rufina, Tringa totanus, Numenius arquata, Limosa limosa, Lymnocryptes minimus, Scolopax rusticola..
6 Status survey and conservation planning for black-crowned cranes (Balearica pavonica) in West Africa. International Crane Foundation, Wetlands International, West African range States. Donor: Disney Foundation. Surveys over entire range, workshop, Species Action Plan, poster
7 Review of the status of introduced non-native waterbird species in the Agreement Area (1998-99). United Kingdom (British Trust for Ornithology (m.rehfisch@ bto.org), Central Science Laboratory), range states throughout Agreement Area. Donor: United Kingdom (DETR). Review of status, likely impacts and measures being taken to address the issue of introduced non-native waterbird species in the Agreement Area.
8 Status report on the introduced ruddy duck (Oxyura jamaicensis). Wetlands International (post@wetlands.org), United Kingdom (Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust), range States. Donor:  United Kingdom (JNCC). Status reports are compiled biannually for all AEWA range states where the presence of this introduced species from North America has been recorded.
HABITAT CONSERVATION
9 Important Bird Areas programme. BirdLife International (birdlife@birdlife.org.uk). Inventory of most important bird sites, with separate databases, publications and programmes covering Europe, Middle East, Africa (in  prep.), including sites for migratory waterbirds.
10 Habitats for Birds in Europe. BirdLife International (birdlife@birdlife.org.uk). Action Plans for the 8 most important habitats for birds in Europe, including migratory waterbird habitats.
11 European Habitat Conservation Stamp programme. FACE (face.europe@infoboard.be), Wetlands International, Ducks Unlimited and donor and recipient countries. Stamp scheme to raise funds from European hunters for the conservation of waterbird habitats.
12 United Kingdom Habitat Conservation Stamp Programme. United Kingdom (Wildlife Habitat Trust (wht@basc.demon.co.uk), Wetlands International and recipient countries. Stamp scheme to raise funds from UK hunters for habitat conservation. Support to projects to conserve key habitats within the range of UK migratory waterbirds.
13

Central European Peatland Project (1999-2002). (www.wetlands.org)

Wetlands International (post@wetlands.org), Denmark (Danish National Museum), International Mire Conservation Group, Germany (Greifswald University), The Netherlands (DLO Institutes), central European countries. Donors: The Netherlands, Denmark. Identification and protection of the most valuable peatlands in central Europe through a strategy and action plan development and the designation of protected areas / Ramsar sites (including for migratory waterbirds).
14

Protection of transboundary rivers and wetlands in central Europe. (www.wetlands.org)

Wetlands International (post@wetlands.org), The Netherlands (DLO Institutes), central European countries. Donor: The Netherlands. Identification and protection of transboundary rivers and wetlands with significant values for biodiversity, including the identification and protection of areas with significant values for waterbirds.
15

Integrated study of Mediterranean reedbeds (www.tourduvalat.org)

France (Station Biologique de la Tour du Valat (secretariat@tourduvalat.org), Sollac, Centre of Scamandre, University of Chambery, Office National de la Chasse), Algeria (National Agency for the Conservation of Nature), Agence Mediterraneene pour l’Environnement, Spain (National Park of Albufera of Mallorca), Greece (Society for the Protection of Prespa), The Netherlands (University of Utrecht). Characterisation of Mediterranean reedbeds, remote sensing, ecology of common reed (Phragmites communis), communities of reed-nesting birds (including Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) and other migratory waterbirds).
16

Development of National Wetland Strategy and Action Plan for the Russian Federation (1999 -). (www.wetlands.org)

Russian Federation, Wetlands International (post@wetlands.org). Donor: The Netherlands. Development of national wetland strategy and action plan (workshop in 1999), and wetland assessment programmes, with special attention to migratory waterbirds.
17 Improving the management of the coastal ecosystems of six Mediterranean countries / authorities (1999-2004). Albania, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Libya, Palestinian Authority, France (Station Biologique de la Tour du Valat, Conservatoire du Littoral). Donors: Global Environment Facility, France (Fonds Francais pour l’Environnement Mondial). Technical and scientific cooperation to improve the management of a number of important coastal wetlands on the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean Basin.
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN ACTIVITIES
18 International status report on the use of non-toxic shot for hunting waterbirds. Wetlands International (post@wetlands.org). Donors: United Kingdom (JNCC). Triennial overview publication.
19 International Action Plan for the dark-bellied brent goose (Branta bernicla bernicla). The Netherlands, Denmark, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Russian Federation. Donor: The Netherlands (LNV). International Action Plan is being developed to address threatened habitat and conflicts with human activities. Management Plan published, Draft Action Plan prepared.
20

International Waterbird Census. (www.wetlands.org)

Wetlands International (post@wetlands.org) and national count networks throughout Agreement Area. Donors: The Netherlands (LNV, NEDA, IBN-DLO), Denmark (NERI), United Kingdom (JNCC). Annual extensive waterbird monitoring programme, coordinated separately for Africa and Western Palearctic/SW Asia. Western Palearctic/SW Asia: triennial reports including trend analyses. Africa: annual reports. Many overview publications and subprojects.
21

Waterbird Population Estimates. (www.wetlands.org)

Wetlands International (post@wetlands.org). Donors: The Netherlands (LNV), United Kingdom (JNCC). Regularly updated estimates of population sizes for all waterbird species/Populations in the world. Used for definition of Ramsar 1% criterion thresholds.
22

International Swan Censuses (mid 1980s - ).

Wetlands International Swan Specialist Group (eileen.rees@wwt.org), National Count Networks across NW Europe. To determine total population size and distribution at 5-yearly intervals, thus verifying population trend estimates derived from annual count programmes based on fewer sites. International censuses of the NW European Bewick's Swan (Cygnus columbianus bewickii) population were made in 1984, 1987, 1990 and 1995, of the Icelandic-breeding Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) population in 1986, 1991 and 1995 and of the Fenno-Scandian/NW Russian population for the first time in 1995.  The next international census of all three populations is scheduled for January 2000.
23 Atlas of Wader populations. International Wader Study Group, Wetlands International (post@wetlands.org). Donors: The Netherlands (LNV). Phase 1: European species and European migrants wintering in Europe, the Middle East and/or Africa being developed. Phase 2 will focus on African species.
24 Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) of UK and Irish Wetland Bird Survey (I-WeBS). United Kingdom WeBS partners (British Trust for Ornithology (webs@bto.org), Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (Secretariat (webs@wwt.org.uk), JNCC, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds); Ireland I-WeBS partners (BirdWatch Ireland (bird@indigo.ie), National Parks & Wildlife Service). To ensure coordination of waterbird monitoring and associated joint research and survey projects in Britain and Ireland.
25

Long-term ecology of the Greater Flamingo in the Mediterranean and West Africa (Phoenicopterus ruber) in the Mediterranean Basin.
(www.tourduvalat.org)

France (Station Biologique de la Tour du Valat (secretariat@tourduvalat.org), WWF-France, CNRS-University of Montpellier, Salins du Midi, University of Dijon, Parc Naturel Regional de Camargue, CRBPO, Spain (Agencia de Medioambiente de Andalucia, Parc Natural del Delta de l’Ebre), Italy (Association Parc Molentargius), Dona Dernegi (Turkey) and Parc National du Banc d'Arguin (Mauritania). Population dynamics studies (count and ringing programmes), ecological studies.
26

Long-term study of the little egret (Egretta garzetta) in the Mediterranean Basin.
(www.tourduvalat.org)

France (Station Biologique de la Tour du Valat (secretariat@tourduvalat.org), Spain (University of Barcelona), Italy (University of Pavia). Population dynamics studies (count and ringing programmes), ecological studies.
27

Ecology of the Dalmation pelican (Pelecanus crispus) and great white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Palearctic. (www.tourduvalat.org)

France (Station Biologique de la Tour du Valat (secretariat@tourduvalat.org), Greece (Goulandris Museum, Society for the Protection of Prespa), Bulgaria (Sofia Natural History Museum), Israel (University of Haifa), Turkey (University of Aegean Sea). Population censuses, ringing programmes, satellite tracking and feeding ecological studies.
28 Flyway-based analysis of the Svalbard population of pink-footed goose Anser brachyrhynchus (1990 – ). Denmark (National Environmental Research Institute (jm@dmu.dk), Belgium (Institute of Nature Conservation), Norway (NINA-NIKU, Norwegian Polar Institute), The Netherlands (SOVON), 4 range States. Donors: Norway (Directorate for Nature Management), Denmark (Research Councils, National Forest and Nature Agency). Long-term study of the population biology, including factors affecting population dynamics, dispersal, habitat selection, migration strategies throughout the annual cycle. Several scientific papers and reports have been produced. Regular annual reporting of population census data.
29 Flyway-based analysis of the Svalbard population of light-bellied brent goose (Branta bernicla hrota) (1987 –).

Denmark (National Environmental Research Institute (jm@dmu.dk), United Kingdom (Sunderland University), Norway (Norwegian Polar Institute), Sweden (University of Lund), The Netherlands (SOVON), 5 range States.

Donors: Norway (Directorate for Nature Management,  Norwegian Polar Institute), Denmark (The Commission for Scientific Research in Greenland), United Kingdom (English Nature); private foundations.

Long-term study of the population biology, including factors affecting population dynamics, dispersal, habitat selection, migration strategies throughout the annual cycle. Several scientific papers have been produced. Regular annual reporting of population census data.
30 International cooperation programme on conservation of the light-bellied brent goose (Branta bernicla hrota). Canada, Iceland, Ireland, United Kingdom Coordinated international research programme.
31 Flyway-based analysis of the population of Greenland white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons flavirostris) (1979 - ). Denmark (National Environmental Research Institute (jm@dmu.dk), Ireland (National Parks & Wildlife Service, BirdWatch Ireland), United Kingdom (Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Greenland White-fronted Goose Study, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Scottish Natural Heritage, Countryside Council for Wales), Iceland (Icelandic Institute for Natural History, Icelandic Society for Bird Protection), Denmark (Greenland Home Rule Authority, Danish Polar Centre, Commission for Scientific Research in Greenland), 4 range states. Donors: Denmark (Commission for Scientific Research in Greenland), United Kingdom (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Joint Nature Conservation Committee). Long-term study of population ecology, based on inventories and individual marking projects.  Research is centred on factors affecting population dynamics, dispersal, habitat selection, and migration strategies throughout the annual cycle. Regular annual reporting of population census data, regular publication of scientific results, on-going analysis of many projects, data collection and collation continues.
32 Inter-colony genetic variation in the great cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo: implications for population management (1996 – ). Denmark (National Environmental Research Institute), United Kingdom (Institute of Terrestrial Ecology). A study of the genetic relatedness of sub-populations of cormorants in Europe and of patterns in population growth at different geographical levels with examples from Great Britain and Denmark. Publication of scientific papers in progress.
33 Geographical origin of great cormorants Phalacrocorax carbo wintering in the Mediterranean (1997 – ). Denmark (National Environmental Research Institute), Italy (Istituto Nazionale per la Fauna Selvatica). A study of the relationship between the distribution of great cormorants during the breeding season and their distribution during winter. The major aim is to identify the extent of mixing of birds from different populations in various regions of the Mediterranean. Publication of scientific papers in progress.
34 Flyway-based analysis of teal (Anas crecca) (1993 – 2002). Denmark (National Environmental Research Institute), United Kingdom (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust). Donors: Denmark (Research Councils, National Forest and Nature Agency). Medium-term study of the teal using Danish wetlands during autumn migration. Capture, and use of radio telemetry techniques, is primarily aimed at the study of the local effects of hunting on teal distribution and behaviour.  Additional studies of habitat use and migration strategies, leading to collaborative analyses with other institutes. Regular annual reporting of census data, planned publication of scientific results, on-going analysis of many projects, data collection and collation continues.
35 The ecology and conservation  of the white-winged flufftail (Sarothrura ayresi), and the sustainable utilisation of its high altitude wetland habitats in Ethiopia and South Africa (1999-2004). South Africa (Middelpunt Wetland Trust, University of Natal (taylorb@zoology.unp.ac.za), Ethiopia (Ethiopian Wildlife & Natural History Society, Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Organisation, University of Addis Ababa). Additional donors: Munich Zoological Society, African Bird Club. Ecological studies leading to improved habitat management, training, education and awareness.
36

Conservation of colonial nesting Charadriiformes in the Mediterranean Basin. (www.tour-du-valat.com)

France (Station Biologique de la Tour du Valat (secretariat@tour-du-valat.com), CEFE / CNRS Montpellier), Italy (Instituto Nazionale per la Fauna Selvatica, University of Pavia), Spain (Universities of Barcelona and Cadiz). Monitoring of colonies, research into ecological requirements, applied management.
37 Contribution to the management of wetlands and waterbirds of the Inner Niger Delta (Mali), Phase 1 (1998-2001). (www.wetlands.org) Mali, Wetlands International, The Netherlands (Altenburg and Wymenga, RIZA). Donor: The Netherlands (LNV/ NEDA). Three year project to initiate a long-term programme of waterbird research and monitoring. Focus on a comprehensive database, developing local capacity, and methodologies for similar work in the region.
38 Wetlands Monitoring in Central Africa Using Radar Remote Sensing (1998-2000). (www.wetlands.org) Wetlands International, The Netherlands (Synoptics BV, Institute for Environmental Issues (IVM/RIVM), WWF- Central Africa, Gabon (Ministry of Eaux et Forêts). Donor: The Netherlands (Remote Sensing Board (BCRS). To advise on uses of radar remote sensing for wetland inventory and monitoring in Central Africa. Provisional results already contributing to better maps for waterbird surveys in Gabon.
39 Support for the conservation of wetlands and wetland species in coastal Ukraine. (www.wetlands.org) Ukraine, Wetlands International (post@wetlands.org). Donor: The Netherlands. Wetlands and migratory waterbird surveys and monitoring along the Azov / Black Sea coast of Ukraine.
40 Guinea Bissau – Trilateral Waddensea Project Denmark (National Forest and Nature Agency (sta@sns.dk), Germany, The Netherlands, Guinea Bissau. Education and training of ornithological team in Guinea Bissau, including monthly counts and total surveys of waterbirds.
41

Compilation of important sites of terrestrial migratory waterbirds in the circumpolar Arctic (1996- ).

World Conservation Monitoring Centre (WCMC) (info@wcmc.org.uk), Conservation of Arctic Fauna and Flora (CAFF), Wetlands International, Russian Federation (Academy of Science, Institute of Biogeography, Moscow). Database compilation of key sites provided in GIS format and available on the world wide web.
42

“African Odyssey” (1994 - )
(capi.fido.cz/En/)

Czech Republic (Czech Radio 2 – Praha, Czech Ornithological Society, Czech Union for Nature Conservation.), range states of the Black Stork. (Africkaodysea@Internet.cz)

Migration and life history study of Black Storks from the Czech Republic using satellite transmitters.
43

South African Bird Ringing Unit (SAFRING)
(www.uct.ac.za/depts/stats/Adu/)

South Africa (University of Cape Town), ringing schemes in other Southern African countries. Supply of bird ringing services within southern Africa (north to Malawi and Mauritius)
44 European Union for Bird Ringing (EURING) EURING coordination office, national bird ringing schemes throughout Europe. Coordination of the European bird ringing schemes and maintenance of the EURING database of bird ringing recoveries.
EDUCATION AND infORMATION
45

Building the capacity in West Africa of a regional network for wetland and waterbird management (1997-2001). (www.wetlands.org)

Wetlands International (post@wetlands.org), West African region. Donor: The Netherlands (LNV/NEDA). Regional and national training courses, local language training materials, small grants programme for field projects (surveys, wetland inventory etc).
46 Establishment of a network for monitoring waterbird populations in sub-Saharan Africa (1998-2001). France (Office National de la Chasse), West African countries. Donor: European Union. Surveys and training courses.
47 Long-term support to training of professional wildlife managers in francophone countries of  West Africa. Burkina Faso, Cameroun (Garoua Training School), Niger, Togo, France (ONC), Ramsar Bureau, OMPO Waterbird counting and monitoring techniques; inventory and management of their habitats.
48

Transfer of know-how between site managers of wetlands (“the Evian Initiative”)

Ramsar Convention Bureau (ramsar@ramsar.org), Danone Group (Evian), France (Conservatoire du Littorale, Station Biologique de la Tour du Valat, Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux), Wetlands International Seminars and exchange programmes for managers of key wetlands on the Atlantic coast of Europe and West Africa, and in the deltas of the Mediterranean, Black and Caspian Seas.
49 International Course on Wetland Management. The Netherlands (RIZA) (watc@riza.rws.minvenw.nl) and trainees from AEWA range States. Annual six-week international training course for wetland managers, mainly from developing countries, focusing on the development of wetland management plans.

 

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