Secretariat of the Convention of Wetlands
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Contact Details
URL: http://www.ramsar.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamsarConventionOnWetlands
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RamsarConv
Founded
1987
History
Established as Ramsar Convention Bureau, to administer T-XT7109 - Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Convention on Wetlands), signed, Feb 1971, Ramsar (Iran Islamic Rep). Subsequently referred to as Secretariat of the Ramsar Convention of Wetlands. B-XB3383 - UNESCO is the Convention Depositary. IUCN has administrative responsibility for the Convention Secretariat.
Aims
Serve as framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetland ecosystems and water resources.
Events
2025-07-23 | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – Conference of the Contracting Parties47 past events available with paid subscription only.
Activities
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Convention on Wetlands Conference of the Contracting Parties; Standing Committee; Scientific and Technical Review Panel; Secretariat located in Gland (Switzerland).
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UIA Org ID
XE1306
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