| 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. |
