International Single Species Action Plans
International Single Species Action Plans (ISSAPs) are the key instrument developed under AEWA for the purpose of implementing coordinated measures to restore migratory waterbird species to a favourable conservation status. International cooperation among the species’ range states is essential for implementation of these action plans.
The AEWA Plan of Action for Africa
The AEWA Plan of Action for Africa (PoAA) 2019-2027 is the operational guideline for the implementation of the AEWA Strategic Plan in the African region. The current PoAA, which covers the period 2019 to 2027, was developed through a consultative process involving AEWA Contracting Parties and partners and was adopted by the 7th Meeting of AEWA Parties in 2018. The PoAA 2019-2027 replaces the first PoAA, which covered the period of 2012-2019.
The Plan of Action to Address Bird Trapping Along the Mediterranean Coasts of Egypt and Libya
The Plan of Action to Address Bird Trapping Along the Mediterranean Coasts of Egypt and Libya was developed (and finalised in March 2014) because of the need for urgent action to tackle illegal and unsustainable bird trapping activities along the Mediterranean coasts of Egypt and Libya. An International Task Force has been established to facilitate the implementation of the Plan of Action.