BRASILIA – Following alarming new reports detailing the accelerated extinction rates of migratory animal species, representatives from over 130 nations have concluded a critical summit by unanimously agreeing to establish a new, high-level committee. The newly formed International Council for the Prolonged Deliberation of Endangered Avian and Aquatic Life (ICPDEAAAL) is tasked with thoroughly reviewing existing data and recommending future courses of action, ideally before all the animals are gone.

“This is a monumental achievement,” declared Dr. Aris Thorne, a spokesperson for the newly minted ICPDEAAAL, during a press conference held moments after the resolution passed. “Instead of rushing into ill-conceived, immediate conservation efforts, we are committing to a robust, multi-year process of analysis, stakeholder engagement, and, crucially, the crafting of a comprehensive mission statement for our next committee.”

Critics, primarily a handful of actual scientists and a very confused flock of geese attempting to migrate through the conference hall, questioned whether another layer of bureaucracy would outpace the rate of habitat destruction. However, delegates were quick to reassure the public that the ICPDEAAAL would operate with unprecedented efficiency, aiming to produce its first interim report by late 2035.

“We understand the urgency,” added Thorne, adjusting his tie. “But hasty action could lead to unintended consequences, like accidentally saving a species that might later inconvenience a major industrial project. We must proceed with caution, and by 'caution,' I mean forming more committees.”

The ICPDEAAAL’s first order of business is reportedly to commission a feasibility study on the optimal number of sub-committees required to effectively manage the global migratory species crisis, ensuring that no stone, or indeed, no endangered bird, is left unturned by bureaucratic oversight.