The @unbiodiversity.bsky.social Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI), SBI-7 is currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya, in preparation for the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (#CBDCOP17) which will take place in Yerevan, Armenia, from October 19 to 30, 2026. #WetlandsWednesday #KMGBF

Decades of draining wetlands, straightening rivers, sealing soils and degrading natural landscapes have left communities far more vulnerable to its impacts. Restoring wetlands is essential to rebuilding natural resilience. On this #WetlandsWednesday, let us protect wetlands because we need them.

🍀As the climate crisis intensifies, mangroves are gaining long-overdue recognition for their role in protecting both people and the planet. 🌊 Greater investment in mangrove conservation and restoration is essential to safeguard the communities and wildlife that depend on these ecosystems.

📍 Prosto z Gland: Polska bierze udział w 67. posiedzeniu Komitetu Stałego Konwencji @ramsar.org . Pracujemy nad: 👉 Planem pracy 2026-2028 👉 Wskaźnikami dla V Planu Strategicznego 👉 Synergią z innymi umowami środowiskowymi 📣Więcej informacji na stronie💦: www.gov.pl/web/gdos/pol... #Wetlands

Polska delegacja na kluczowych obradach Konwencji Ramsarskiej w Szwajcarii - Generalna Dyrekcja Ochrony Środowiska - Portal Gov.pl

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Against the backdrop of a "Rio Trio" year of COPs, @ramsar.org SG Musonda Mumba emphasizes that the foundations of the world are hydrological, and wetlands depend on this. She highlights the need for effective synergies, starting from cities as exemplified in #GENeva.

Flore Lafaye de Micheaux advisor for Europe to @ramsar.org - wetlands are key to move water diplomacy beyond sectors. The role of traditional systems are important. Water resilience are important for economic stability. RAMSAR can open different doors!

#EuropeHeatWave: Baking temperatures across Europe have driven water levels on the Danube to record lows hitting tourism hard. Listen to the Secretary General as she discusses the impact of the record-low river levels and why protecting wetlands is essential. ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-j3...

#ExcitingNews: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has added Soudah Waterfall as its second Wetland of International Importance. This spring-fed waterfall with a year-round water supply is a rare feature on the arid Arabian Peninsula. Read more: www.ramsar.org/news/kingdom...

In the spirit of this year’s theme for International Women’s Day: #GivetoGain, the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands is proud to present the 2026 cohort of “Women Changemakers in the World of Wetlands.” These 12 courageous women are leading positive change. www.ramsar.org/our-work/act...

The need to reverse wetland degradation, in addition to the recognition of benefits associated with wetland restoration has led to the initiation of numerous restoration projects globally. Ecosystems support all life on Earth. The healthier our ecosystems are, the healthier the planet & its people.

An engaging evening at the 2026 Geneva Gender Debate brought together leaders and experts to reflect on the motion: “This House believes that countries should adopt a feminist approach to peace and security to address today's global security challenges.” ©: Patrick Anderseck

#ExcitingNews: France has designated an Alpine peatland and a lowland river complex as its newest Wetlands of International Importance. Details: www.ramsar.org/news/france-... #WetlandsWednesday #WetlandsofInternationalImportance #France #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture

When we drain a wetland, we don't just lose water; we lose the cure for future diseases and we erase the heritage of the communities who act as its stewards. As we celebrate #WorldWildlifeDay, let us remember the healing power of plants. #WetlandsMatter #WWD2026 #MedicinalAromaticPlants

#WorldWildlifeDay: For thousands of years, wetlands have been the cradle of healing. From the sacred lotus used in traditional therapies across Asia, to the sweet flag root used in Europe and the Americas, our wetlands are reservoirs of health. 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xp4...

Dr Musonda Mumba message for World Wildlife Day 2026

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Taking place this week on 4 March 2026, from 13:00 to 15:00 GMT. Join the online conference to hear from leading voices in the Rights of Wetlands movement! Registration: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/advancing-...

Advancing Rights of Wetlands

Join us online to hear from leading voices in the Rights of Wetlands movement worldwide!

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Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) are essential for both human health and ecological balance. They play a crucial role in supporting ecosystems by stabilizing soils, promoting biodiversity and providing essential resources for pollinators, such as bees and hummingbirds. ➡️ wildlifeday.org/en

People have coexisted with wetlands since prehistory, making use of their beneficial services while averting unintended consequences. Integrating traditional knowledge into conservation strategies enhances wetland protection. #CelebratingWetlands #WetlandsandCulture

Wetlands cover a small percentage of the Earth’s surface, yet they are essential systems. 🍀 Rich in biodiversity and important to human life, they serve as water sources and natural purifiers. 🏞️ A world without wetlands is a world without water.

Ahead of International Women's Day, the International Gender Champions, the Club Diplomatique de Genève & the Geneva Graduate Institute are hosting the 7th Geneva Gender Debate. The Secretary General will participate as a debater. www.graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...

📕Or see the full Special Issue on #Wetlands in a Changing #Climate here ⤵️ natureconservation.pensoft.net/issue/5008/ Cc: @bfn-de.bsky.social @umweltministerium.de @ufz.de @idiv-research.bsky.social @ramsar.org @sgn.one @spongeboost.eu @bioagora.eu @respin-project.bsky.social @spongeboost.eu

Wetlands in a Changing Climate: Restoring Coasts and Floodplains

This Special Issue explores the crucial role wetlands play in the context of biodiversity and climate change. It demonstrates the vital benefits riverine and coastal wetlands offer to nature and peopl...

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#WetlandsWednesday: Save the date for the webinar on the Mediterranean Wetland Outlook 3 and the Mediterranean Wetlands Geoportal. Date: 1️⃣9️⃣ March 2026 Details: ➡️ medwet.org/save-the-dat...

#ExcitingNews: Austria has designated a new #RamsarSite that is part of a cross-border national park with Czechia. Characterized by a diverse ecology, Transboundary Ramsar Site Podyjí – Thayatal National Park, Part Austria includes a lake and a swamp forest. www.ramsar.org/news/austria...

Wetlands not only hold most of our available fresh water, they improve its quality by naturally filtering pollutants and provide a home for 40% of the species on our planet. For all life to thrive, urgent action is needed to protect wetlands. #WaterIsLife #WeNeedWetlands #CelebratingWetlands

Wetlands provide numerous beneficial services for people and wildlife. Some of these services include: 🐟 Providing habitat for wildlife 💧 Protecting and improving water quality 🌊 Storing floodwaters and reducing flood risks 🌱 Maintaining surface water flow during dry periods #CelebratingWetlands

Wetlands are essential for human lives and biodiversity. It is urgent that we raise national and global awareness about wetlands in order to reverse their rapid loss and encourage actions to conserve and restore them. #WeNeedWetlands

Imagine being able to spot early warning signs like shifts in water levels or thinning vegetation in a wetland before they become a crisis on the ground. With today’s mapping tools, those changes can be tracked faster and more clearly than ever. Read more: www.ramsar.org/news/new-par...

New partnership with WMO links climate data to wetland protection

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On the edges of rivers, along vast coastlines and in the heart of dense forests, wetlands breathe life into our planet. Wetlands have always been more than just ecosystems, they are places of hope and resilience, and by working together we can ensure they continue to thrive well into the future.

Registration for the 67th meeting of the Standing Committee (SC67), to be held from 4 to 8 May 2026 at the Secretariat headquarters in Gland, Switzerland, is open via the following link: ➡️ contacts.ramsar.org/reg/ml/sc. #SC67 #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture #WetlandsMatter

Sustainable tourism, including ecotourism, is a cross-cutting activity that can contribute to the achievement of the #SDGs. Protecting wetlands ensures that tourism development remains responsible, inclusive and future-focused. #GlobalTourismResilienceDay

Wetlands are home to a huge and diverse population of plants and animal life. 💰 But safeguarding them requires coordinated action from governments, businesses and communities. 🏞️ If we get it right, our wetlands and their inhabitants can continue to thrive, to the benefit of us all.