World Migratory Bird Day 2024: Importance of Insects for Bird Conservation
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) |
| Dates (2024) | 11 May and 12 October |
| Theme (2024) | "Insects for Birds" |
| Objective | Raise awareness about the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats |
| Focus (2024) | Importance of insects for migratory birds and the decline of insect populations |
| Established | 2006 |
| Founders | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) |
| Activities | Bird-watching events, educational programs, habitat preservation campaigns |
| Key Threats to Birds | Habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, illegal hunting, declining insect populations |
| Role of Insects | Primary food source for migratory birds, especially during breeding and migration |
| Insect Population Decline Causes | Habitat destruction, overuse of pesticides, climate change |
| Call to Action | Reduce pesticide use, encourage organic farming, protect and restore insect habitats |
| International Focus | Protect bird populations in UNESCO World Heritage Sites from avian flu |
| Partnerships | UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Biosphere Reserves, Ramsar Wetlands |
| Webinars | Managing the spread of avian influenza in protected areas |