Welcome to WHMSI

The Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative strives to:

* Promote training to conserve and manage migratory wildlife at the country level

* Improve hemispheric communication on issues of common interest

* Strengthen the necessary information exchange for decision making

* Provide a forum to identify and discuss emerging issues

Visit the WHMSI Pathway, where you will find detailed information about hundreds of conservation projects

 
 

WHMSI are the English initials that refer to Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative

MISSION

Contribute to the conservation of migratory species in the Western Hemisphere by strengthening cooperation among nations, international treaties and organizations of civil society, as well as by expanding the active commitment on the part of political levels and the public at large.

VISION

The Western Hemisphere migratory species, as well as their key habitats and migratory routes are conserved, thus benefiting people and strengthening conservation of biodiversity.

BACKGROUND

  • In 2001, during the Americas Summit held in Quebec, Canada, the leaders of the Western Hemisphere made a call to develop strategies to support the conservation of migratory species everywhere in the Americas.
  • In response to that call, in 2003 the representatives of around 25 nations and more than 40 international groups working in wildlife conservation gathered in the first WHMSI Conference held Chile.
  • At this meeting, the participants agreed to establish a permanent mechanism for the cooperation and protection of migratory species in the Western Hemisphere.
  • Forty years had passed since the representatives of the fish and wildlife sectors had met. This conference was made possible by the resources jointly provided by two US institutions, the State Department and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. 

 

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