The 20th Meeting of the AEWA Technical Committee (TC20) successfully convened in the picturesque town of Mikulov, Czech Republic, from 24-28 February 2025. Hosted by the Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic and co-funded by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the four-day meeting brought together experts and policy makers from across Africa and Eurasia. Participants of the meeting included regional representatives, experts from a wide spectrum of fields as well as Party Observers and several key implementing partner organizations of the Agreement. 

2025 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA), the unique international treaty dedicated to the conservation of migratory waterbirds and their habitats across Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia. Since it was negotiated and concluded on 16 June 1995, in The Hague, the Netherlands, AEWA has played a crucial role in fostering international cooperation and conservation action for 255 migratory waterbird species across the African-Eurasian Flyways.

The partners behind World Migratory Bird Day are happy to announce that the theme for the 2025 campaign will be dedicated to creating bird-friendly cities and communities. Next year's campaign will highlight the need for a healthy coexistence between humans and birds. It will focus on creating and adapting environments that support migratory bird populations across all communities, from bustling cities to smaller towns and communities. There are actions everyone can take to protect our shared spaces with wildlife. 

The 9th annual meeting of the European Goose Management International Working Group (EGM IWG9) successfully concluded in Tromsø, Norway on Thursday, 20 June 2024. Hosted by the Norwegian Environment Agency and chaired by Prof. Petter Kjellander from Sweden, the event brought together national government representatives, experts and key stakeholders.