Familiarize/Analyze the text of the CMS and its instruments including National Reporting requirements

	Review and revise existing national legislation
	The review should look for gaps and how existing legislation and policy support the implementation of the instruments. A review should not only focus on the existence of national legislation but also encompass its enforcement.
	Plan implementation by following the national consultation process
	Consult with different relevant actors at the national level, including other ministries and technical/scientific experts as well as NFPs of other relevant MEAs
	The process should be open, transparent and inclusive in order to develop ownership and legitimacy for the plans implementation
	Establish or join existing national committee for implementation of migratory species conservation needs
	Develop National Strategies and/or implementation plans
	For the development of a National Strategy and/or Implementation Plan the following three options could be considered: 1. Full integration of Migratory Species into the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2. Stand-alone National Implementation Plan for Migratory Species (NIP) 3. Combination of NBSAP and NIP Whichever option is chosen, it is clear that an effective strategy can only be elaborated through a consultative process with full involvement of all relevant stakeholders.
	Promote and collaborate to actively support implementation on the ground
	Link decision-making with implementation on the ground
	Improve national capacity-building plans for the implementation of the CMS and its instruments (e.g. communication and awareness raising)
	Review of national resources available for implementation
	Secure additional financial and other resources for the implementation
	Explore enacting a national strategy and/or implementation strategy into law
	Develop enforcement and compliance frameworks
	Monitor, and assess and report on national implementation
	National strategies and/or plans should include review, monitoring and evaluation of a countries implementation activities in order to determine whether the CMS and its instruments are bringing about tangible improvement and that obligations under the instruments are being met.
	Promote transboundary and regional Implementation and implementation at the international level
	Engage international processes such as UNDAFs and GEF