Recent discussions at CITES CoP20 have highlighted, once again, the importance of sustained, science-based dialogue when addressing the conservation and management of the Peregrine Falcon. While outcomes at the policy level do not always reflect the full breadth of available evidence, they reaffirm the need for continued collaboration between scientists, conservationists, and practitioners.

In this context, the upcoming European Raptor Conference (13–19 September, Poznań, Poland) and the 5th International Peregrine Conference, “Peregrine Falcon Populations – Celebrating successes & addressing weaknesses” (16–19 September, Poznań, Poland), represent a timely and valuable opportunity to advance that dialogue. These conferences will bring together leading experts to review long-term population trends, assess remaining challenges, and share best practices in monitoring, conservation, and management of raptor species, with a particular focus on the Peregrine Falcon.

For the International Association for Falconry and Conservation of Birds of Prey, such initiatives are a natural continuation of our long-standing commitment to evidence-based conservation. The Peregrine Falcon remains one of the most emblematic examples of successful international conservation action, and its story demonstrates the value of sound science, coordinated policy, and the involvement of those who work closest to the species.

The IAF welcomes and supports forums that foster open scientific exchange and constructive discussion. By contributing to and engaging with these conferences, we reaffirm our belief that informed decision-making – grounded in robust data and shared expertise – is essential not only for the Peregrine Falcon, but for the wider conservation of birds of prey and the future of falconry worldwide.

We encourage researchers, practitioners, and members of the falconry community to follow and engage with these initiatives as they develop, as part of a broader, collective effort to ensure that conservation successes are recognised, challenges are addressed transparently, and progress continues.

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Thanks to Peregrine Project Poland – Stowarzyszenie Na Rzecz Dzikich Zwierząt Sokół