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Mukudzei Chingwere
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ZIMBABWE will host the Conference on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in November 2026, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Zhemu Soda has announced.
The conference, commonly referred to as the Meeting of Signatories to the Raptors, is a high-level international gathering focused on protecting over 90 species of migratory birds of prey – including eagles, vultures, falcons and owls – across Africa and Eurasia.
Minister Soda said the Cabinet received and approved a report on the 15th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), presented by Environment, Climate and Wildlife Minister Dr Evelyn Ndlovu.
“The Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife led a delegation to the 15th Session of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species in Campo Grande, Brazil, from 23rd to 29th March 2026,” said Minister Soda.
“The convention successfully pushed for increased ecological connectivity, resonating with Zimbabwe’s efforts to manage transboundary wildlife corridors for posterity and prosperity.”
Minister Soda said the convention expressed support for the African Carnivores Initiative as the primary framework for managing carnivores and also adopted the Pantanal Declaration on regional and international collaboration on the management of transboundary wildlife.
