Five new cities in Mediterranean countries awarded Wetland City Accreditation

During the 64th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Convention on Wetlands in January 2025, the Co-Chairs of the Independent Advisory Committee on Wetland City Accreditation announced the addition of 31 new cities to the Wetland City Accreditation scheme.

MedWet congratulates the accredited cities, especially those from the MedWet countries: Abbeville, Arles and Hampigny (France), Mehdya (Morocco) and Novi Sad (Serbia).

Other cities accredited:

 

  • Argentina: Trelew
  • Belgium: Mechelen
  • Botswana: Kasane-Kazungula; Shakawe
  • Chile: Valdivia
  • China: Chongming; Dali; Fuzhou; Hangzhou; Jiujiang; Lhasa; Suzhou; Wenzhou; Yueyang
  • India: Indore; Udaipur
  • Iran: Babol; Bandar Kiashar; Gandoman
  • Japan: Nagoya City
  • Philippines: Balanga City
  • Poland: Poznan
  • Republic of Korea: Gimhae; Mungyeong
  • Switzerland: Canton de Genève
  • Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls

 

More information

https://www.ramsar.org/news/global-commitment-urban-wetlands-grows-announcement-31-new-wetland-cities