Convention on Wetlands
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Intergovernmental treaty providing frameworks for the conservation & wise use of wetlands & their resources.
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💚 WORLD WETLANDS DAY 💚 2 February 2026
This year’s theme is "Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage." Be part of the global celebration!
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#WorldWetlandsDay #CelebratingWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay2026
This year’s theme is "Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage." Be part of the global celebration!
worldwetlandsday.org
#WorldWetlandsDay #CelebratingWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay2026
Urban wetlands make cities liveable.
These natural green spaces offer city residents a place to relax and enjoy access to a wide variety and diversity of plant and animal life.
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#WWD2026 #WorldWetlandsDay2026 #WorldWetlandsDay #WetlandsandCulture #CelebratingWetlands
These natural green spaces offer city residents a place to relax and enjoy access to a wide variety and diversity of plant and animal life.
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#WWD2026 #WorldWetlandsDay2026 #WorldWetlandsDay #WetlandsandCulture #CelebratingWetlands
January 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Urban wetlands make cities liveable.
These natural green spaces offer city residents a place to relax and enjoy access to a wide variety and diversity of plant and animal life.
www.worldwetlandsday.org
#WWD2026 #WorldWetlandsDay2026 #WorldWetlandsDay #WetlandsandCulture #CelebratingWetlands
These natural green spaces offer city residents a place to relax and enjoy access to a wide variety and diversity of plant and animal life.
www.worldwetlandsday.org
#WWD2026 #WorldWetlandsDay2026 #WorldWetlandsDay #WetlandsandCulture #CelebratingWetlands
🏞️ Rivers are the arteries of the landscape that connect and sustain diverse freshwater wetlands including lakes.
🐟 Safeguarding and restoring healthy, resilient freshwater systems is key to achieving global goals for food, water, energy, peace and climate change.
🐟 Safeguarding and restoring healthy, resilient freshwater systems is key to achieving global goals for food, water, energy, peace and climate change.
January 8, 2026 at 3:55 PM
🏞️ Rivers are the arteries of the landscape that connect and sustain diverse freshwater wetlands including lakes.
🐟 Safeguarding and restoring healthy, resilient freshwater systems is key to achieving global goals for food, water, energy, peace and climate change.
🐟 Safeguarding and restoring healthy, resilient freshwater systems is key to achieving global goals for food, water, energy, peace and climate change.
Angola has designated Lisima Lya Mwono as its first Wetland of International Importance. This very large #RamsarSite covering over 53,000 square kilometres lies in the central and southeastern highlands of Angola, within the Zambezi biogeographical region.
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Angola names its first Wetland of International Importance
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January 8, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Angola has designated Lisima Lya Mwono as its first Wetland of International Importance. This very large #RamsarSite covering over 53,000 square kilometres lies in the central and southeastern highlands of Angola, within the Zambezi biogeographical region.
www.ramsar.org/news/angola-...
www.ramsar.org/news/angola-...
Indigenous stewardship of wetlands is essential to the future of these life-sustaining ecosystems.
Although Indigenous Peoples make up only about 6% of the world’s population, they are critical contributors to safeguarding our planet’s remaining biodiversity.
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Although Indigenous Peoples make up only about 6% of the world’s population, they are critical contributors to safeguarding our planet’s remaining biodiversity.
www.worldwetlandsday.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Indigenous stewardship of wetlands is essential to the future of these life-sustaining ecosystems.
Although Indigenous Peoples make up only about 6% of the world’s population, they are critical contributors to safeguarding our planet’s remaining biodiversity.
www.worldwetlandsday.org
Although Indigenous Peoples make up only about 6% of the world’s population, they are critical contributors to safeguarding our planet’s remaining biodiversity.
www.worldwetlandsday.org
In 1975, Australia, Finland, Greece, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Norway, South Africa and Sweden ratified the Convention on Wetlands, creating the critical mass of early accessions required for the treaty’s entry into force.
Learn more: www.ramsar.org/news/fifty-y...
Learn more: www.ramsar.org/news/fifty-y...
Fifty years on: seven Parties mark half a century with the Convention on Wetlands
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January 6, 2026 at 2:14 PM
In 1975, Australia, Finland, Greece, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Norway, South Africa and Sweden ratified the Convention on Wetlands, creating the critical mass of early accessions required for the treaty’s entry into force.
Learn more: www.ramsar.org/news/fifty-y...
Learn more: www.ramsar.org/news/fifty-y...
Exciting opportunity alert!
We’re #hiring a Senior Advisor (Americas). This senior role provides leadership on key thematic issues and supports Contracting Parties in North America, Latin America & Caribbean regions.
Apply today: hrms.iucn.org/vacancy/7478
We’re #hiring a Senior Advisor (Americas). This senior role provides leadership on key thematic issues and supports Contracting Parties in North America, Latin America & Caribbean regions.
Apply today: hrms.iucn.org/vacancy/7478
January 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Exciting opportunity alert!
We’re #hiring a Senior Advisor (Americas). This senior role provides leadership on key thematic issues and supports Contracting Parties in North America, Latin America & Caribbean regions.
Apply today: hrms.iucn.org/vacancy/7478
We’re #hiring a Senior Advisor (Americas). This senior role provides leadership on key thematic issues and supports Contracting Parties in North America, Latin America & Caribbean regions.
Apply today: hrms.iucn.org/vacancy/7478
💚 WORLD WETLANDS DAY 💚 2 February 2026
This year’s theme is "Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage." Be part of the global celebration!
worldwetlandsday.org
#WorldWetlandsDay #CelebratingWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay2026
This year’s theme is "Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage." Be part of the global celebration!
worldwetlandsday.org
#WorldWetlandsDay #CelebratingWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay2026
January 5, 2026 at 11:02 AM
💚 WORLD WETLANDS DAY 💚 2 February 2026
This year’s theme is "Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage." Be part of the global celebration!
worldwetlandsday.org
#WorldWetlandsDay #CelebratingWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay2026
This year’s theme is "Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage." Be part of the global celebration!
worldwetlandsday.org
#WorldWetlandsDay #CelebratingWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay2026
#SeasonsGreetings: 2025 has been an incredible year and we want to sincerely thank all our Contracting Parties and stakeholders for their valuable collaboration on wetland conservation.
May your holiday season be restful and full of joy.
#WetlandsWednesday #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter
May your holiday season be restful and full of joy.
#WetlandsWednesday #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter
December 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
#SeasonsGreetings: 2025 has been an incredible year and we want to sincerely thank all our Contracting Parties and stakeholders for their valuable collaboration on wetland conservation.
May your holiday season be restful and full of joy.
#WetlandsWednesday #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter
May your holiday season be restful and full of joy.
#WetlandsWednesday #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter
#ExcitingNews! India has added Siliserh lake and Kopra Jalashay to the List of Wetlands of International Importance, bringing its total number of #RamsarSites to 96.
Learn more: www.ramsar.org/news/india-n...
#India #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture
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#India #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture
India names two more Wetlands of International Importance
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December 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
#ExcitingNews! India has added Siliserh lake and Kopra Jalashay to the List of Wetlands of International Importance, bringing its total number of #RamsarSites to 96.
Learn more: www.ramsar.org/news/india-n...
#India #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture
Learn more: www.ramsar.org/news/india-n...
#India #WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture
🔸Across cultures, wetlands are seen as cultural landscapes embedded in identity, art and spirituality.
🔸Many communities consider wetlands sacred, home to ancestral spirits or ceremonial sites.
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#WetlandsWednesday #WorldWetlandsDay
🔸Many communities consider wetlands sacred, home to ancestral spirits or ceremonial sites.
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#WetlandsWednesday #WorldWetlandsDay
December 17, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🔸Across cultures, wetlands are seen as cultural landscapes embedded in identity, art and spirituality.
🔸Many communities consider wetlands sacred, home to ancestral spirits or ceremonial sites.
www.worldwetlandsday.org
#WetlandsWednesday #WorldWetlandsDay
🔸Many communities consider wetlands sacred, home to ancestral spirits or ceremonial sites.
www.worldwetlandsday.org
#WetlandsWednesday #WorldWetlandsDay
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Multilateral Environmental Agreements play a key role in addressing the #TriplePlanetaryCrisis.
On 17 December, join Jerker Tamelander of @ramsar.org for the Lightning Talks on the Global Wetland Outlook 2025.
#SciencePolicyForPlanetaryCrisis
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On 17 December, join Jerker Tamelander of @ramsar.org for the Lightning Talks on the Global Wetland Outlook 2025.
#SciencePolicyForPlanetaryCrisis
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December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Multilateral Environmental Agreements play a key role in addressing the #TriplePlanetaryCrisis.
On 17 December, join Jerker Tamelander of @ramsar.org for the Lightning Talks on the Global Wetland Outlook 2025.
#SciencePolicyForPlanetaryCrisis
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On 17 December, join Jerker Tamelander of @ramsar.org for the Lightning Talks on the Global Wetland Outlook 2025.
#SciencePolicyForPlanetaryCrisis
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Wetlands provide food, water, and health security; resilience to global environmental change; mitigation opportunities; and livelihoods for more than 1 billion people.
Read this artcle by @thelancetplanet.bsky.social to learn more: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Read this artcle by @thelancetplanet.bsky.social to learn more: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands COP15: synergies, nature-based solutions, and planetary health
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is a planetary health agreement whose work is central
to achievement of most global goals related to the environment. The first line of
the treaty recognises the inte...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Wetlands provide food, water, and health security; resilience to global environmental change; mitigation opportunities; and livelihoods for more than 1 billion people.
Read this artcle by @thelancetplanet.bsky.social to learn more: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Read this artcle by @thelancetplanet.bsky.social to learn more: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
A webinar on implementing a structured National Wetland Inventory process will be held online today, 16 December 2025, from 13:00 to 14:00 CET.
Details: contacts.ramsar.org/notification...
Learn more: ramsar.org/our-work/act...
Details: contacts.ramsar.org/notification...
Learn more: ramsar.org/our-work/act...
December 16, 2025 at 9:06 AM
A webinar on implementing a structured National Wetland Inventory process will be held online today, 16 December 2025, from 13:00 to 14:00 CET.
Details: contacts.ramsar.org/notification...
Learn more: ramsar.org/our-work/act...
Details: contacts.ramsar.org/notification...
Learn more: ramsar.org/our-work/act...
The #WetlandsCOP15 was held from 23 to 31 July 2025, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, under the theme “Protecting wetlands for our common future”.
The Conference of the Contracting Parties adopted 28 Resolutions, which can be accessed on the Convention website here: www.ramsar.org/resolution-s...
The Conference of the Contracting Parties adopted 28 Resolutions, which can be accessed on the Convention website here: www.ramsar.org/resolution-s...
December 15, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The #WetlandsCOP15 was held from 23 to 31 July 2025, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, under the theme “Protecting wetlands for our common future”.
The Conference of the Contracting Parties adopted 28 Resolutions, which can be accessed on the Convention website here: www.ramsar.org/resolution-s...
The Conference of the Contracting Parties adopted 28 Resolutions, which can be accessed on the Convention website here: www.ramsar.org/resolution-s...
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According to the #GlobalWetlandOutlook2025 by Convention on Wetlands 1/5 of the world’s wetlands could disappear by 2050.
Action is needed to safeguard these ecosystems and the services they provide for people and #ForNature
Read more 👉 http://global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org/
#WetlandsMatter
Action is needed to safeguard these ecosystems and the services they provide for people and #ForNature
Read more 👉 http://global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org/
#WetlandsMatter
December 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM
According to the #GlobalWetlandOutlook2025 by Convention on Wetlands 1/5 of the world’s wetlands could disappear by 2050.
Action is needed to safeguard these ecosystems and the services they provide for people and #ForNature
Read more 👉 http://global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org/
#WetlandsMatter
Action is needed to safeguard these ecosystems and the services they provide for people and #ForNature
Read more 👉 http://global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org/
#WetlandsMatter
The water in our wetlands is one of our most vital natural resources. Wetlands, water and life are inseparable.
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#CelebratingWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay #WWD2026
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#CelebratingWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay #WWD2026
December 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The water in our wetlands is one of our most vital natural resources. Wetlands, water and life are inseparable.
worldwetlandsday.org
#CelebratingWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay #WWD2026
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#CelebratingWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay #WWD2026
🌎 Humanity is united by the global hydrological cycle, rain, rivers, groundwater, glaciers and atmospheric moisture. This cycle is central to our lives.
💧 We must take an urgent economy-wide approach across the entire water cycle that involve all sectors and voices.
#UNEA7 #WetlandsMatter
💧 We must take an urgent economy-wide approach across the entire water cycle that involve all sectors and voices.
#UNEA7 #WetlandsMatter
December 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🌎 Humanity is united by the global hydrological cycle, rain, rivers, groundwater, glaciers and atmospheric moisture. This cycle is central to our lives.
💧 We must take an urgent economy-wide approach across the entire water cycle that involve all sectors and voices.
#UNEA7 #WetlandsMatter
💧 We must take an urgent economy-wide approach across the entire water cycle that involve all sectors and voices.
#UNEA7 #WetlandsMatter
#ExcitingNews! The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has designated the Farasan Islands Biosphere Reserve as its first #RamsarSite following its accession to the Convention on Wetlands on 2 April 2025 and the Convention’s entry into force on 2 August.
Learn more: ramsar.org/news/saudi-a...
Learn more: ramsar.org/news/saudi-a...
December 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
#ExcitingNews! The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has designated the Farasan Islands Biosphere Reserve as its first #RamsarSite following its accession to the Convention on Wetlands on 2 April 2025 and the Convention’s entry into force on 2 August.
Learn more: ramsar.org/news/saudi-a...
Learn more: ramsar.org/news/saudi-a...
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🌿At @ramsar.org #STRP28, speaking for the IOPs, IWMI’s Chaturangi highlighted wetlands as indispensable water infrastructure, linking the hydrological cycle and serving as natural buffers from extreme weather, making their protection a global priority.
@unccd.bsky.social @wwf.org.uk
@unccd.bsky.social @wwf.org.uk
December 9, 2025 at 6:51 AM
🌿At @ramsar.org #STRP28, speaking for the IOPs, IWMI’s Chaturangi highlighted wetlands as indispensable water infrastructure, linking the hydrological cycle and serving as natural buffers from extreme weather, making their protection a global priority.
@unccd.bsky.social @wwf.org.uk
@unccd.bsky.social @wwf.org.uk
#UNEA7 is in full swing and the Secretary General Dr Musonda Mumba is engaging in high-level discussions and meetings, underscoring the indispensable role of wetlands in shaping a resilient planet. @unep.org
#WetlandsMatter #WetlandConservation #WeNeedWetlands
#WetlandsMatter #WetlandConservation #WeNeedWetlands
December 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
#UNEA7 is in full swing and the Secretary General Dr Musonda Mumba is engaging in high-level discussions and meetings, underscoring the indispensable role of wetlands in shaping a resilient planet. @unep.org
#WetlandsMatter #WetlandConservation #WeNeedWetlands
#WetlandsMatter #WetlandConservation #WeNeedWetlands
🌍 Since the Convention on Wetlands was first signed in Ramsar, Iran in 1971, countries around the world have united to protect one of our planet’s most essential ecosystems.
🔹 Today, under the Victoria Falls Declaration and the Fifth Strategic Plan, Parties are advancing accountability.
🔹 Today, under the Victoria Falls Declaration and the Fifth Strategic Plan, Parties are advancing accountability.
December 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🌍 Since the Convention on Wetlands was first signed in Ramsar, Iran in 1971, countries around the world have united to protect one of our planet’s most essential ecosystems.
🔹 Today, under the Victoria Falls Declaration and the Fifth Strategic Plan, Parties are advancing accountability.
🔹 Today, under the Victoria Falls Declaration and the Fifth Strategic Plan, Parties are advancing accountability.
#ExcitingNews! Portugal has added Óbidos Lagoon to the List of Wetlands of International Importance, bringing to 32 its total number of #RamsarSites.
Read more: www.ramsar.org/news/obidos-...
#Portugal #WeNeedWetlands #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture
Read more: www.ramsar.org/news/obidos-...
#Portugal #WeNeedWetlands #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture
December 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
#ExcitingNews! Portugal has added Óbidos Lagoon to the List of Wetlands of International Importance, bringing to 32 its total number of #RamsarSites.
Read more: www.ramsar.org/news/obidos-...
#Portugal #WeNeedWetlands #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture
Read more: www.ramsar.org/news/obidos-...
#Portugal #WeNeedWetlands #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture
The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly #UNEA7 will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at @unep.org headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, on the theme "Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet”.
#WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter
#WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter
December 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly #UNEA7 will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at @unep.org headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, on the theme "Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet”.
#WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter
#WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter
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Uzbekistan has launched its first National #Ramsar Strategy at #CITES #COP20.
✨ We are proud to have contributed to this milestone for #wetlandconservation in #CentralAsia. 💧
More here 👉 www.succow-stiftung.de/en/succow-st...
@ramsar.org @giz.de
✨ We are proud to have contributed to this milestone for #wetlandconservation in #CentralAsia. 💧
More here 👉 www.succow-stiftung.de/en/succow-st...
@ramsar.org @giz.de
November 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Uzbekistan has launched its first National #Ramsar Strategy at #CITES #COP20.
✨ We are proud to have contributed to this milestone for #wetlandconservation in #CentralAsia. 💧
More here 👉 www.succow-stiftung.de/en/succow-st...
@ramsar.org @giz.de
✨ We are proud to have contributed to this milestone for #wetlandconservation in #CentralAsia. 💧
More here 👉 www.succow-stiftung.de/en/succow-st...
@ramsar.org @giz.de
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The Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP) met last week to develop an ambitious 3-year work plan in support of key goals for the Convention on Wetlands. STRP National Focal Points included (L-R): Spain, Germany, UK, South Africa, New Zealand, Norway, Czech Republic and France @ramsar.org
November 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP) met last week to develop an ambitious 3-year work plan in support of key goals for the Convention on Wetlands. STRP National Focal Points included (L-R): Spain, Germany, UK, South Africa, New Zealand, Norway, Czech Republic and France @ramsar.org