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AEWA’s 30th Anniversary: Celebrating Three Decades of Flyway Conservation in Action

Today, the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) marks a significant milestone - its 30th Anniversary. On 16 June 1995, negotiators representing 54 governments signed the “Final Act” in The Hague, the Netherlands that led to the birth of this landmark treaty, dedicated to conserving migratory waterbirds and their habitats along the African-Eurasian Flyway.

16 June 2025

“Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities,” is theme of World Migratory Bird Day 2025

Stork perching on rooftop, Segovia, Spain © Jesús Pascual/Pexels.com

The importance of designing and managing urban environments that support both birds and people is the message of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day, a global campaign organized by the United Nations and international partners. The campaign kicks off with this year’s first peak day on 10 May 2025. Under the theme “Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities,” the campaign urges collective efforts to secure the future of migratory birds in and around urban environments amid alarming bird population declines.

06 May 2025

UN Report: Insect Population Decline Threatens Migratory Birds

The Eurasian Hoopoe's diet consists mostly of insects, so safeguarding insect populations is essential for its survival. © Canva.com

On the second annual commemoration of World Migratory Bird Day 2024 on 12 October, the international campaign, organized by a network of global partners, calls for urgent and sustained action to protect both migratory birds and the insects they depend on for survival. This year’s theme, “Protect Insects, Protect Birds”, emphasizes the critical role insects play in the lifecycle of many migratory birds and draws attention to the alarming global decline in insect populations.

07 October 2024

World Migratory Bird Day 2024 Highlights Importance of Insects

Migratory birds depend on insects for food during migration and for breeding success and feeding their young.

World Migratory Bird Day 2024 shines a spotlight on the relationship between migratory birds and insects amidst alarming declines for both. World Migratory Bird Day is a global campaign that educates and promotes conservation efforts for migratory birds and their journeys across borders. It raises awareness about the challenges birds face and encourages conservation actions worldwide.

08 May 2024

Global Campaign Highlights Importance of Water for Birds

Water quality determines the quality of the food for the Spoonbilled Sandpiper © Canva.com

World Migratory Bird Day 2023 is here, focusing on the theme "Water: Sustaining Bird Life." On October 14th, people and organizations all over the world will come together to raise awareness and take action. Water is essential to the survival of migratory birds. From breeding to resting, and refueling during migration and wintering, migratory birds rely on lakes, rivers, ponds, coastal wetlands, and even moisture found in seeds, flowers, and mist. But water is under threat. Climate change, pollution, and increasing human demand for water are endangering vital ecosystems and the availability of clean water – for birds and people alike.

12 October 2023

AEWA and Leica Camera AG Sign Partnership in Support of Waterbird Monitoring along African- Eurasian Flyways

AEWA and Leica Camera AG Partnership

Bonn, 20 July 2023 – The African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) Secretariat and the German camera and optics company Leica Camera AG have agreed to work together to further develop and strengthen waterbird monitoring across Africa and Eurasia.

14 July 2023

World Migratory Bird Day 2023

Water and its importance to migratory birds – and the increasing threats to both water quality and quantity -  is the focus of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day, a global campaign that aims to raise awareness of migratory birds and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. Activities to mark the campaign will be held globally on two peak days in May and October under the theme “Water: Sustaining Bird Life”.

10 May 2023

New Partnership Strengthens Global Campaign for Migratory Birds

EEAFP becomes official partner of the World Migratory Bird Day campaign.

The East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) was announced as an official partner of the World Migratory Bird Day campaign during the 11th Meeting of Partners (MOP11) of the EAAFP which ended in Brisbane, Australia today. The new Partnership unites efforts to raise awareness to conserve migratory birds globally. The World Migratory Bird is an annual global awareness-raising campaign to celebrate the amazing journeys of migratory birds, and to inspire worldwide conservation of migratory birds and their habitats.

16 March 2023

Press Release: African and Eurasian Nations Commit to Strengthen Resources for the Conservation of Rapidly Declining Migratory Waterbirds

AEWA MOP8 concluded today in Budapest, Hungary © Canva.com

The Eighth Meeting of the Parties (MOP8) to the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) held under the theme “Strengthening Flyway Conservation in a Changing World” concluded today in Budapest, Hungary with the adoption of 16 resolutions and new guidelines aiming to improve the conservation status of 255 migratory waterbirds listed under the UN-backed treaty. Species covered by AEWA include iconic species such as the White Stork, Red-breasted Goose and the Black Crowned Crane.

30 September 2022