May 10th is World Migratory Bird Day

In the context of climate change and uncontrolled urban expansion, migratory birds face increasingly complex obstacles along their seasonal routes. World Migratory Bird Day 2025 focuses precisely on this fundamental point: making human progress compatible with wildlife conservation. Urbanization has negative effects on habitats, fragments migratory routes, and alters ecological dynamics. Through strategic and sustainable urban planning, it is possible to create urban environments more hospitable for these species as well. The aim of 2025 is to raise public awareness and promote concrete actions for a harmonious coexistence between people and migratory birds, reaffirming that protecting biodiversity is not an obstacle to development, but an essential condition for the resilience of our ecosystems.

Modern cities can become safe havens for migratory birds, but this requires the integration of ecological elements into urban design. For example, green roofs, ecological corridors, sources of clean water, and the reduction of light and noise pollution represent targeted interventions that can improve the quality of life for both birds and citizens. The urban centers thus become protagonists of a change that also involves architecture, landscape design, and the management of green spaces. The 2025 theme encourages public administrations, companies, and individuals to participate in the creation of inclusive urban habitats, based on scientific research and best practices already adopted in pioneering cities such as Singapore, Vancouver, and Berlin. Investing in urban biodiversity is an opportunity to improve the health and well-being of human communities.

Environmental education is one of the pillars of World Migratory Bird Day. Through events, workshops, digital campaigns, and activities in the area, this day aims to inform the public about the benefits that migratory birds bring to ecosystems: from insect biological control to pollination and seed dispersal. Educational initiatives also aim to debunk false myths and promote responsible behaviors, such as the conscious use of pesticides, respect for protected areas, and the adoption of sustainable farming practices. In this context, the active participation of schools, universities, and civic organizations is essential. Only through greater collective awareness can we trigger lasting changes that ensure a sustainable future for all species, migratory and non-migratory.

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is the result of unprecedented international cooperation. Promoted by the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA), Environment for the Americas (EFTA), and the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP), the campaign aims to unite governments, experts, local communities, and citizens around a common goal. Thanks to these partnerships, strategic priorities are identified, scientific data is shared, and interventions are coordinated in key areas along the main global migratory routes each year. The two symbolic dates in 2025 are: May 10th and October 11th, reflecting the cyclical nature of migration and the interconnection between hemispheres, populations, and habitats.

Protecting migratory birds requires the commitment of everyone: institutions, businesses, and citizens. Every small gesture can make a difference: planting native trees, avoiding the use of toxic substances in gardens, reducing light pollution, and supporting reforestation projects and scientific monitoring. The message of the World Migratory Bird Day 2025 is clear: coexistence means sharing resources, spaces, and responsibilities. Supporting urban biodiversity is not only an environmental choice but also a social and economic one that can generate lasting benefits. Participating in the WMBD means being part of a global movement looking to the future with vision, respect, and hope.

This article was created as part of the "Biodiversity services EU expansion" project (CUP: E43D22000480009) under the Regione Lombardia call "PR FESR 2021-2027 – LINEA INTERNAZIONALIZZAZIONE 21-27", aimed at supporting the internationalization of Italian companies. 3Bee is the naturetech company that develops innovative technologies for monitoring, protection, and regeneration of biodiversity, supporting companies in defining personalized climate strategies based on the analysis of their impacts and dependencies on nature. With an established portfolio in Italy, Germany, and France and significant partnerships, 3Bee continues its expansion into international markets to create a tangible impact through technology.