BWB is dedicated to catalyzing actions for the sustainable conservation of bustards and their habitats, to include on-the-ground conservation activities, training, awareness, population monitoring and research as will be outlined in the Multi-species Action Plan to conserve African, Eurasian and Australian Bustards (Bustard MsAP, Annex 2). We take a collaborative approach to engage relevant and committed individuals from diverse geographic, institutional and professional backgrounds. The Bustard MsAP will mobilize governments and stakeholders worldwide, foster synergies, and promote coordinated efforts.
Scope: Species and geographic coverage
The Bustard MsAP will cover all 26 species of bustards worldwide (Table 1). An initial assessment suggests that 110 Range States host populations of one or more of these bustard species and therefore should be included within the geographical coverage of the Bustard MsAP (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Overview of geographic scope of MsAP and geographic units of BWB. Map of all 110 Range States containing bustard species, with number of species per country and delineating 9 geographic units of BWB.
BWB regions
1 – Southern Africa
2 – Eastern Africa
3 – Western Africa
4 – Northern Africa
5 – Southwest Asia
6 - Central and East Asia
7 – South Asia
8 – Australia
9 – Europe
