Overview
CMS (Convention on Migratory Species) | Global Wildlife Platform
CMS (Convention on Migratory Species) represents a comprehensive global theme system built with Drupal 9, designed as the foundation theme for the main CMS website and all associated CMS Instruments sites, featuring configurable branding and consistent international conservation messaging.
Global Theme Architecture
Engineered for multi-site deployment with centralized theme management:
- Drupal 9 with custom base theme serving multiple international conservation sites
- Multi-site configuration allowing individual site customization while maintaining consistency
- Color configuration system enabling admin-controlled primary, secondary, and link colors
- Modular component library ensuring consistent user experience across all CMS properties
- Internationalization framework supporting multiple languages for global conservation efforts
Configurable Branding System
- Admin color controls: Backend interface for primary, secondary, and accent color management
- Theme inheritance: Base theme providing consistent structure across all CMS Instruments
- Brand flexibility: Individual site identity while maintaining CMS conservation branding
- Logo management: Centralized logo system with site-specific customization options
- Typography scaling: Consistent font systems with regional language support
Conservation-Focused Features
- Species database integration: Wildlife information management across multiple conservation projects
- Multi-language support: Critical for international conservation collaboration and outreach
- Document libraries: Treaty documents, reports, and conservation resources management
- Event management: Global conservation conference and meeting coordination systems
- News syndication: Cross-site content sharing for conservation updates and initiatives
Global Conservation Standards
- Accessibility compliance: International standards ensuring global accessibility for conservation data
- Performance optimization: Fast loading crucial for field researchers with limited connectivity
- Mobile-first design: Essential for conservation field work and international access
- SEO optimization: Global visibility for conservation efforts and wildlife protection initiatives
Multi-Site Management Benefits
- Centralized theme updates benefiting all CMS Instrument sites simultaneously
- Consistent user experience across the entire CMS digital ecosystem
- Reduced maintenance overhead for international conservation web properties
- Shared component library accelerating new CMS Instrument site deployment
- Unified analytics and user behavior tracking across conservation platforms
