World Migratory Bird Day Revealed Theme For 2025

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) has revealed its 2025 campaign theme: “Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities.” The campaign will emphasize sustainable urban planning and community-based efforts that protect migratory bird species amid rapid urbanization. With increasing pressure on natural ecosystems due to expanding cities, WMBD 2025 aims to promote harmony between humans and migratory birds across both urban and rural landscapes.

Why in News?

On 14 November 2024, the organizing partners of World Migratory Bird Day (CMS, AEWA, EFTA, and EAAFP) officially announced the 2025 theme, calling for urgent global action to create safer, more sustainable urban spaces for migratory birds. The announcement highlights the dual celebration dates for 2025: 10 May and 11 October, aligning with migration peaks in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Theme and Objective

• 2025 Theme: “Creating Bird-Friendly Cities & Communities”
• Objective: To raise awareness about urban development’s impact on migratory birds and encourage strategic planning and community efforts to support avian conservation.

Key Goals

• Promote coexistence between humans and migratory birds
• Encourage bird-safe building practices to prevent collisions
• Advocate for green urban spaces and wetland preservation
• Foster collaboration across government bodies, NGOs, businesses, and citizens

Challenges for Migratory Birds

• Habitat Loss due to expanding cities
• Collisions with glass buildings and infrastructure
• Light Pollution disrupting migratory patterns
• Pollution impacting health and breeding grounds

Bird-Friendly Measures

• Use of bird-safe glass and lighting
• Developing green rooftops, parks, and corridors
• Pollution control and noise regulation
• Preserving and restoring wetlands and natural habitats

Organizing Partners

• CMS: Convention on Migratory Species
• AEWA: African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement
• EFTA: Environment for the Americas
• EAAFP: East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership

Static Information

• WMBD is celebrated twice a year.
• Established to enhance public awareness and international cooperation in bird conservation.
• Covers more than 255 species (under AEWA) and includes 133 countries (CMS).