Cities play a vital role in protecting biodiversity, including migratory birds. Urban areas, often located along key migratory routes, are home to crucial ecosystems like wetlands and forests, providing essential stopover points for birds on their long journeys.
As urbanization accelerates, preserving and restoring these green spaces is critical. From providing safe feeding grounds to supporting the insects that sustain migratory species, cities can lead efforts to safeguard biodiversity. Through green infrastructure like urban parks and rain gardens, we can reduce habitat destruction caused by climate change and promote ecological connectivity.
Initiatives like ICLEI CBC’s Journeys for Life bring cities together across borders to ensure migratory species have the habitats they need to survive.
This video was produced by ICLEI CBC as part of the efforts to raise awareness of World Migratory Bird Day coordinated by the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS).
Support urban biodiversity. Protect migratory birds.