1.Ramsar Convention For Wetlands
- The Convention on Wetlands is the intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
- The Convention was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971 and came into force in 1975.
Fact :
- World Wetlands Day was first celebrated in 1997 .
- February 2 is celebrated as World Wetlands Day
Fig : Ramsar Logo : Source – Ramsar
Definition Of wetland According to Ramsar Convention
- Wetland includes
- All lakes and rivers
- underground aquifers
- swamps and marshes
- wet grasslands
- peatlands
- oases
- estuaries
- deltas and tidal flats
- mangroves and other coastal areas
- coral reefs
- fish ponds
- rice paddies
- reservoirs
- salt pans.
Mission Of Ramsar Convention
The Convention’s mission is “the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development
Contracting Parties For Implementation
- The Contracting Parties implement the Convention on Wetlands in their territories and collaborate on shared projects.
- The government agency responsible for its national application is known as the country’s Administrative Authority.
- This agency appoints a National Focal Point to coordinate national implementation and act as the daily contact point.
Strategic Plan
The Convention’s Strategic Plan 2016-2024 acknowledges the importance of partnerships in enhancing the implementation of the Convention.
Fact :
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) provides administrative services to the Convention on Wetlands. The Convention Secretariat follows IUCN procedures and policies as applicable.
2.Wetland International
- They are a global not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wetlands.
- The vision of this Organization is a world where wetlands are treasured and nurtured for their beauty, the life they support and the resources they provide.
- Initially wetland International were known as the International Wildfowl Inquiry.
- In 1954, the name became International Waterfowl & Wetlands Research Bureau (IWRB).
- In 1996 Name was changed to Wetlands International and established its headquarters in the Netherlands .
- They work with local communities to protect and preserve the wetland regions.