Forty migratory species get international protection.
The COP15 conference is in Brazil. Many migratory species are declining. Countries are working to protect them.
The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) is about protecting animals that move between different areas. Over half of migratory species are in decline. One hundred and thirty-two countries and the European Union are meeting in Brazil. They agreed to protect 40 more species. The talks happened in Campo Grande, in the Pantanal region of the Amazon. This area is very important for nature.
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Highlights
COP15 Focuses on Decline
The COP15 conference is about the decline of migratory species worldwide.
Half Species in Decline
Over half of migratory species are experiencing a decline.
132 Nations Involved
132 countries and the European Union are participating in the negotiations.
40 Species Protected
40 additional migratory species will receive international protection.
Pantanal Location Important
The negotiations happened in the Pantanal, a biodiverse Amazon region.