The Big Bird Race supports the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). A global
environment treaty, it aims to conserve and manage avian, marine and terrestrial migratory species, as well as
their habitats throughout the range of their migration.
Since 2001, BirdLife International’s ‘Save the Albatross’ campaign has aimed to reduce the
number of seabird deaths caused by the longlining fishing industry to a sustainable level, ensuring that
relevant international agreements, such as ACAP, are implemented to benefit both birds and the legal fishing
industry. This work is funded through the BirdFair and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB),
the BirdLife Partner in the UK.
Before progressing with the race, many bodies were canvassed for their opinion on the project. Universal
backing has so far been received from: |
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