"Protect insects, protect birds"

WMBD 2024 Campaign Slogan

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Protect insects, protect birds #WMBD2024

Statement by Mr. Mikaël Poutiers, Bern Convention

The celebration of the World Migratory Bird Day on 12 October 2024 emphasises the critical role insects play in the survival of migratory bird species. These birds rely on the abundance of insects, as one of their primary food sources, to sustain their energy needs, especially during breeding and migration periods. 

 

23.9.2024

BirdLife International: No Insects, No Birds - World Migratory Bird Day 2024

Today, on World Migratory Bird Day, we celebrate the essential role insects play in fuelling the journeys of migratory birds across vast distances. These tiny creatures are vital for replenishing the energy reserves of traveling birds of all sizes, influencing the timing, duration, and overall success of their migrations. 

8.5.2024

UNRIC: World Migratory Bird Day 2024: Protect Insects to Protect Birds

For the first time, the upcoming World Migratory Bird Day campaign in 2024 will focus on insects’ importance to migratory birds and highlight concerns related to decreasing insect populations. 

7.5.2024

Convention on Biological Diversity: World Migratory Bird Day 2024

Migratory birds are a wonder of nature. They also play an essential role in pollination and pest control, benefitting us as people. We need migratory birds, but what do they need? This World Migratory Bird Day, we focus on insects.

 

6.5.2024

PRESS RELEASE: World Migratory Bird Day 2024 Highlights Importance of Insects

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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.

1.5.2024

Anna Rose: The Featured Artist for WMBD 2024

We are delighted to introduce Anna Rose, a talented artist from Columbus, Ohio, as this year's featured artist for World Migratory Bird Day 2024. Anna's practice perfectly aligns with our campaign's focus on insects, adding a unique and personal touch to our events and educational outreach.

27.11.2023