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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 17h

At the #IUCNcongress, the Secretary General was a panellist in a high-level discussion on “Strengthening Synergies between Water, Biodiversity and Climate” in preparation for the 2026
UN Water Conference. Water is not only a basic human right, but also the foundation of healthy ecosystems.

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 21h

Through thematic sessions, the #IUCNcongress addresses the economic, social, scientific and technical aspects of a broad range of nature conservation issues. In support of this, the Secretary General moderated a High-level Plenary session on driving equity, rethinking inclusive conservation.

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 1d

#IUCNcongress: Today, the Secretary General had a bilateral meeting with Ms Yoko Watanabe, Director of Environment at the Asian Development Bank. To conserve and restore at least 550 million hectares of wetlands, resource mobilization must scale up dramatically. #GWO2025

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 1d

On the margins of the #IUCNcongress, the Secretary General met with Iman Ebrahimi, a Voice for Wetlands, underscoring the importance of wetland conservation and advocating for their protection globally.

#SpeakForWetlands #WetlandsMatter #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 1d

✨Introducing Voices for Wetlands!

Meet Iman Ebrahimi, founder of AvayeBoom Bird Conservation Society, an NGO dedicated to wetland conservation in Iran. Ebrahimi’s work focuses on fostering community engagement and environmental stewardship in Wetlands of International Importance.

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Wetlands International @wetlandsint.bsky.social · 3d

Momentum keeps building behind the #FreshwaterChallenge. #Bangladesh & #Namibia have just joined - becoming the 52nd and 53rd country members, along with the EU

www.freshwaterchallenge.org

@nature.org @wwf.panda.org @ramsar.org @unep.org @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social @wwtworldwide.bsky.social

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 3d

Once degraded, wetlands are expensive and difficult to restore. The #GWO2025 calls for an immediate shift: from reactive responses to proactive policies and from underinvestment to the mobilisation of substantial financial resources.

Details: global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 4d

#WorldHabitatDay 2025 is linked to urban crisis response. The theme focuses on addressing multiple crises affecting urban areas, including climate and conflicts.

Let us invest in cities as places of safety, opportunity, and resilience for all.

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 4d

The #IUCNCongress 2025 begins this week, where the Secretary General Dr Musonda Mumba will participate in key sessions and discussions. As the only global treaty dedicated to wetlands, the Convention’s presence at the Congress underscores its vital role in advancing wetland conservation.

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 7d

Today the Secretary General, welcomed Professor Celeste Saulo, Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization for a courtesy visit. Discussions explored programmatic opportunities to strengthen synergies between the Convention on Wetlands and @wmo-global.bsky.social.

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 8d

Pollination is a vital ecosystem service that maintains biodiversity and life on Earth. The functioning and health of agricultural and natural ecosystems, as well as people’s wellbeing, livelihoods and access to food depend on pollinators.

#IPI25 #UNPollinators #WetlandsMatter

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 8d

Exciting News! India has designated Gokul Jalashay and Udaipur Jheel as #RamsarSites.

💧Gokul Jalashay is an oxbow lake located on the southern edge of the Ganga (Ganges) River. Udaipur Jheel is also an oxbow lake.

Details: www.ramsar.org/news/india-n...

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 9d

🎉 It’s #WetlandsWednesday! Today we celebrate three years of leadership by Secretary General Dr Musonda Mumba, as well as the start of her new term. Over this period, the Secretariat has achieved significant progress in supporting Contracting Parties.

➡️ www.ramsar.org/sites/defaul...

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 10d

Endangered pink river dolphins face a rising mercury threat in the Amazon!Fernando Trujillo a #VoiceforWetlands directs the Omacha Foundation, a conservation group focused on aquatic wildlife & river ecosystems and leads health evaluations of river dolphins.

Read more: apnews.com/article/amaz...

Endangered pink river dolphins face a rising mercury threat in the Amazon

Scientists in Colombia’s Amazon are capturing and testing endangered pink river dolphins to monitor mercury contamination from illegal gold mining and deforestation.

apnews.com

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LifeWatch ERIC @lifewatcheric.bsky.social · 15d

🔊 Application opening on 29 September!
Mark the date, apply and learn how to carry out reliable cost/benefits estimations in wetlands restoration.
Read more! 👉 bit.ly/3TSCgiP
@univmalaga.bsky.social @uaveiro.bsky.social @wetlandsint.bsky.social @rewet-he.bsky.social @wethorizons.eu @ramsar.org

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SHOAL @shoalorg.bsky.social · 11d

A community-based monitoring project is helping protect the rich diversity of freshwater fish species in the Ramsar-listed wetlands in the Colombian Amazon.

@ramsar.org @mongabay.com
news.mongabay.com/2025/09/indi...

Indigenous fishers lead science-backed conservation of Colombia’s wetlands

When Fredy Yavinape was a young child, he didn’t know the biological concept of an “umbrella species.” These are species that require large areas of undisturbed habitat to survive, which is why they s...

news.mongabay.com

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 14d

🦐🐟 Aquatic foods are a key source of nutrition and livelihood for millions of people, yet, about 35% of aquatic food is lost or wasted each year.

🦞🐙 Reducing food loss and waste (FLW) helps to protect natural resources and biodiversity.

#FLWDay #WetlandsMatter

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 15d

The Convention on Wetlands is the only international treaty focused on wetlands.

🔸It provides a platform of 172 Contracting Parties working together for wetland conservation and wise use and have already committed to maintaining the ecological character of over 2,530 #RamsarSites.

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 16d

🔸Innovative finance is driving a wetland investment revolution.

🔸Breakthroughs such as blue bonds, carbon markets and biodiversity credits are scaling up action.

Learn more: www.global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org

#WetlandsWednesday #GWO2025

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 17d

💧 Recognising wetlands are integral to the global water cycle creates new opportunities.

🌱 Wetlands support water security at all scales.

🌍 Countries that incorporate wetlands into national water, climate and development strategies are building resilience while reducing risk.

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IPBES en français @ipbesfr.bsky.social · 21d

Les zones humides sont rares et exceptionnelles, même les plus petites. 🌿

Elles ont une valeur intrinsèque en tant qu'écosystèmes vivants, qui font partie du patrimoine naturel de la Terre.

📷 @ramsar.org

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CREAF – Climate-Resilient East Atlantic Flyway @creafproject.bsky.social · 18d

The EAF connects more than birds!

Through wetlands conservation, science & community action, CREAF advances global frameworks like the GBF, @ramsar.org & AEWA.

Migratory birds remind us: local action drives global change.

lnkd.in/eJ43SdhV

#GlobalGoals

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 21d

The #RamsarSites photo exhibition formed part of the cultural programme of COP15 and highlighted the role of Wetlands of International Importance. For delegates, the photographs provided a welcome counterpoint to negotiations.

View the online gallery: www.ramsar.org/photo-gallery

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 23d

#WetlandsWednesday: The connection between wetlands and agriculture is fundamental. @fao.org's engagement at the #WetlandsCOP15 underscored its leading role in the global effort to restore wetlands as part of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

➡️ www.fao.org/land-water/n...

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Convention on Wetlands @ramsar.org · 23d

🌿 Wetlands are life-support systems!

🌎 They provide habitat for thousands of species of aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals.

💧 Wetlands protect us by reducing floods, improving water quality and controlling shoreline erosion.

#WetlandsWednesday #WetlandsMatter

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