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Private sector performance

A green, low carbon, energy efficient and socially inclusive economy offers a way to remedy the current environmental, social and economic crisis facing the global […]

Uganda / Wetlands Management – The Governing Council of the RAMCEA defines its operating rules

The Ramsar Centre for Eastern Africa (RAMCEA) on Tuesday 10th November 2015 marked yet another important milestone by approving, adopting and signing the Rules and Regulations […]

Conservation of Waterbird: The 2015 AEWA Award, won by AIV Ndiaël, presented to the Regional Director of Wetlands International

Amadou Sow, president of the Inter Villager Association (AIV) of Ndiaël returned in glory from Bonn, Germany, with the 2015 AEWA Prize received on Monday, […]

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Wetland values, status and trends

People around the world value wetlands for many reasons: as a source of water, grazing for animals, fish for food, as well as other materials or simply as a place to relax and enjoy nature. By monitoring the status of wetlands and their species, we ensure that these values are safeguarded and restored – for humans and nature alike.

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Wetlands International is the only global not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wetlands. We are deeply concerned about the loss and deterioration […]

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Wetlands

Wetlands are often viewed as wasteland: places to be drained and converted for development and other land uses. Since 1900 more than 64% of wetlands have […]