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PRESS RELEASE: Global Campaign Highlights Importance of Water for Migratory Birds

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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.

12.10.2023

Press Release: World Migratory Bird Day 2023 Highlights Impact of the Growing Water Crisis on Migratory Birds

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Boulder/Bonn/Incheon, 13 May 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”.

11.5.2023
World Migratory Bird Day Poster 2023

World Migratory Bird Day 2023 Global Campaign Poster Unveiled

Bonn, 28 March 2023 - We are pleased to present the 2023 World Migratory Bird Day global campaign poster. Featuring the work of Nicaraguan artist Augusto Silva, the poster shows twelve species that help tell the story of the importance of water to migratory birds.

28.3.2023
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World Migratory Bird Day Partners Statement on World Water Day 2023

Bonn, 22 March 2023 World Water Day, celebrated on March 22, is an ideal moment to contemplate the importance of water to migratory birds. Migratory birds rely on water and its associated habitats - lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, all inland and coastal wetlands - for migration, wintering, and breeding. 

22.3.2023

New Partnership Strengthens Global Campaign for Migratory Birds

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Brisbane, 17 March 2023 - 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.

16.3.2023

World Migratory Bird Day 2023 to Focus on Water

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Bonn, 1 December 2022 - We are pleased to announce that next year’s World Migratory Bird Day campaign will focus on the topic of water and its importance for migratory birds.

1.12.2022
WMBD 2022 Poster

Press Release: World Migratory Bird Day on 8 October Highlights Light Pollution as Growing Threat to Migratory Birds

Bonn, 7 October 2022 - Light pollution and its impact on migratory birds is the focus of World Migratory Bird Day 2022 which will be celebrated around the world on 8 October. Press Release: 

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7.10.2022