The Secretariat of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) in its capacity as Depositary of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia (Raptors MOU) is pleased to announce that:

The Islamic Republic of Iran signed the UNEP/CMS Raptors MOU on 10 March 2015 in Qeshm Island.

This brings the total number of Signatories to 51. The Raptors MOU has been in effect since 1 November 2008.

For further information, please contact: Nick P. Williams, Programme Officer - Birds of Prey (Raptors): [email protected].