Luc Hoffmann: the icon of protection of wetlands
The history of nature conservation will be witness to outstanding people who have worked tirelessly to defend just causes. Thus, today we celebrate a special date, in homage to a […]
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Akrotiri Marsh in Cyprus: ecological importance and the art of basketry craft
Akrotiri Marsh (also known as Fassouri marsh/reedbed) is part of the unique Akrotiri wetland complex on the Akrotiri Peninsula in Limassol district. The marsh is a Ramsar Site, an Important […]
12th Europe Chapter Annual Meeting of the Society of Wetland Scientists
The Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) is an organization promoting conservation, restoration and science-based management of wetlands. With its 3000 members worldwide, SWS continues to lead wetland science by developing […]
Algeria launches its National Strategy for Ecosystem Management of Wetlands 2015-2030
Today, Algeria hosts 2,375 wetlands, including 50 Ramsar Sites of International Importance, composed of 2,056 wetlands of natural origin and 319 of artificial origin according to the Directorate General of […]
Mediterranean and wetlands presence at IUCN World Conservation Congress
From 1 to 10 September, Hawaii hosts the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress, the world’s largest conservation event. Held every four years, the WCC brings together leaders from all around […]
The 52nd Meeting of the Ramsar Standing Committee in Gland, Switzerland.
On the 16th of June the Standing Committee (SC) announced the designation of Martha Rojas Urrego, from Colombia, as the new Ramsar Secretary General. Her CV can be consultated here. […]