The UN recently launched a project to protect the migratory flyways of waterbirds throughout Africa and Eurasia. The project, Wings Over Wetlands, is the largest international conservation effort to date and is aimed at protecting critical habitat used by migratory wetland and water birds.

The initiative highlights the importance of protecting all habitats used by migratory species, breeding, wintering, and stop-over points. It strives to address the complex task of coordinating conservation efforts at the local, national, and international levels.

Find out more:

• UN Launches Project on Bird Migration Routes in Africa and Eurasia (BirdLife International)
• The African-Eurasian Flyways Project (Wings Over Wetlands)

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