A delegation comprised of representatives from the European Union, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and the Secretariat of the Ramsar Convention recently concluded a visit to the Balkans. The trip occurred in conjunction with the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), which was held in Brazil. During their visit, the delegation focused on the region encompassing Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia.
The group was joined by officials from the Republic of Serbia. The purpose of the delegation’s presence was to engage with local authorities and discuss ongoing conservation efforts within the Balkans. Discussions centered around the CMS COP15’s goals, which aim to protect and enhance populations of migratory species worldwide.
The visit underscored the international collaboration vital to the long-term preservation of biodiversity in the region.