As an organisation, Wetlands International made big strides
forward in 2011; these will help
us achieve the goals of our new 10-year Strategic Intent (2011-2020). With the seal
of good governance from the Dutch Central Bureau on Fundraising under our belt,
and growing recognition of our distinctive approach and niche, we proudly share with
you some highlights of 2011.
Peatlands and agriculture - mitigation, livelihood opportunities and incentiv...Wetlands International
By Marja-Liisa Tapio-Biström, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This presentation was held at the side event of Wetlands International at the UNFCCC Climate conference in Doha in December 2012. See www.wetlands.org/doha and www.fao.org/climatechange/micca/peat
Could the SDGs help save wetlands? Can wetlands help achieve the SDGs?Wetlands International
This slide show presents Wetlands International's position on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and wetlands. Wetlands will play a role in achieving at least 7 of the 17 SDGs and are an indispensible link connecting the ecosystems the SDGs seek to protect and restore.
Ecosystems based mitigation: from incentives to practice - Opportunities and ...Wetlands International
By Marcel Silvius, Wetlands International. This presentation was held at the side event of Wetlands International at the UNFCCC Climate conference in Doha in December 2012. See www.wetlands.org/doha
The mangroves of Panamá store and sequester enormous amounts of organic carbon not only in their vegetation, but also in roots and soil. Wetlands International works together with UNDP and national governmental authorities to find out how much exactly and to make sure that these carbon pools and sinks are better managed and protected. For their contribution to climate change mitigation, but also to maintain their broad range of ecosystem services in support of local adaptation.
Peatlands and agriculture - mitigation, livelihood opportunities and incentiv...Wetlands International
By Marja-Liisa Tapio-Biström, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This presentation was held at the side event of Wetlands International at the UNFCCC Climate conference in Doha in December 2012. See www.wetlands.org/doha and www.fao.org/climatechange/micca/peat
Could the SDGs help save wetlands? Can wetlands help achieve the SDGs?Wetlands International
This slide show presents Wetlands International's position on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and wetlands. Wetlands will play a role in achieving at least 7 of the 17 SDGs and are an indispensible link connecting the ecosystems the SDGs seek to protect and restore.
Ecosystems based mitigation: from incentives to practice - Opportunities and ...Wetlands International
By Marcel Silvius, Wetlands International. This presentation was held at the side event of Wetlands International at the UNFCCC Climate conference in Doha in December 2012. See www.wetlands.org/doha
The mangroves of Panamá store and sequester enormous amounts of organic carbon not only in their vegetation, but also in roots and soil. Wetlands International works together with UNDP and national governmental authorities to find out how much exactly and to make sure that these carbon pools and sinks are better managed and protected. For their contribution to climate change mitigation, but also to maintain their broad range of ecosystem services in support of local adaptation.
Wetland conservation in China and Asia: Protection, management, and restoration.
Presentation given at a wetland conservation workshop in Heilongjiang, China. Prepared in connection with the UNDP CBPF Main Streams of Life (MSL) project, Strengthening the Management Effectiveness of the Protected Area Landscape in the Altai Mountains and Wetlands.
This is a powerpoint publication, consisting of 73 powerpoint slides about the impact and guidelines for palm oil production on peatlands. From the Central Kalimantan Peatlands Project (CKPP): www.ckpp.org
The Comox Valley Conservatin Strategy is an ecosystem-based conservation plan for the protection and restoration of natural areas and sensitive ecosystems of the Comox Valley.
This presentation displays the strong links between peatlands, climate change and biodiversity. Peatland degradation is a disaster for both the local and global climate as well as biodiversity.
Managing mangroves and sustainable aquacultureCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Virni Budi Arifanti of the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry at the 3rd Asia-Pacific Rainforest Summit, on 23–25 April 2018 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Bioversity International researcher Silvia Wood explains the process of developing the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals and areas of interest and intervention that the researchers from CGIAR and the Ecosystem Services Partnership could take. Presented at the 7th Annual Ecosystem Services Partnership Conference in Costa Rica, September 8-12, 2014.
Find out more about the Bridging Agriculture and Conservation Initiative: http://www.bioversityinternational.org/about-us/news/bridging-agriculture-conservation/
Policy and implementation of mangrove strategic management planCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Muhammad Firman of the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry at the 3rd Asia-Pacific Rainforest Summit, on 23–25 April 2018 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Sustainable Communities And Resource Management Southwest NovaGreg_French
This presentation, based on the report “Sustainable Communities and Resource Management in the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve”, was prepared for the Biosphere Reserve Association with the support of the Nova Forest Alliance and Canadian Forest Service Sustainable Forest Communities Programme.
Sustainable Wetlands Adaptation and Mitigation ProgramCIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation by Richard A. MacKenzie, Randy Kolka, Cynthia Mackie, Mathew Warren, J. Boone Kauffman, Joko Purbospito, Daniel Murdiyarso, Carl Trettin and Erik Lilleskov
given during the Forests Asia summit in the discussion forum "Managing mangrove forests for climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits" focuses on the SWAMP objectives, goals, how to use SWAMP to assess carbon pools and what's going to happen to the mangroves during and after the sea level rise.
7. Biodiversity and Tourism Projects in Myanmar: current and future guidelinesEthical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
Turning REDD+ around: breaking boundaries and bridging divisions: Working tow...Wetlands International
By Jan Willem den Besten, IUCN NL. This presentation was held at the side event of Wetlands International at the UNFCCC Climate conference in Doha in December 2012. See www.wetlands.org/doha
The Global Peatland CO2 Picture - Peatland Status and Drainage Related Emissi...Wetlands International
The report presents the first overview ever of peatland carbon data for all countries and regions of the world. For every country/area information is given on extent and status of peatlands, volume of the peat resource and on CO2 emissions from different types of land use, both for the year 1990 as well as for the year 2008.
Wetland conservation in China and Asia: Protection, management, and restoration.
Presentation given at a wetland conservation workshop in Heilongjiang, China. Prepared in connection with the UNDP CBPF Main Streams of Life (MSL) project, Strengthening the Management Effectiveness of the Protected Area Landscape in the Altai Mountains and Wetlands.
This is a powerpoint publication, consisting of 73 powerpoint slides about the impact and guidelines for palm oil production on peatlands. From the Central Kalimantan Peatlands Project (CKPP): www.ckpp.org
The Comox Valley Conservatin Strategy is an ecosystem-based conservation plan for the protection and restoration of natural areas and sensitive ecosystems of the Comox Valley.
This presentation displays the strong links between peatlands, climate change and biodiversity. Peatland degradation is a disaster for both the local and global climate as well as biodiversity.
Managing mangroves and sustainable aquacultureCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Virni Budi Arifanti of the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry at the 3rd Asia-Pacific Rainforest Summit, on 23–25 April 2018 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Bioversity International researcher Silvia Wood explains the process of developing the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals and areas of interest and intervention that the researchers from CGIAR and the Ecosystem Services Partnership could take. Presented at the 7th Annual Ecosystem Services Partnership Conference in Costa Rica, September 8-12, 2014.
Find out more about the Bridging Agriculture and Conservation Initiative: http://www.bioversityinternational.org/about-us/news/bridging-agriculture-conservation/
Policy and implementation of mangrove strategic management planCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Muhammad Firman of the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry at the 3rd Asia-Pacific Rainforest Summit, on 23–25 April 2018 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Sustainable Communities And Resource Management Southwest NovaGreg_French
This presentation, based on the report “Sustainable Communities and Resource Management in the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve”, was prepared for the Biosphere Reserve Association with the support of the Nova Forest Alliance and Canadian Forest Service Sustainable Forest Communities Programme.
Sustainable Wetlands Adaptation and Mitigation ProgramCIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation by Richard A. MacKenzie, Randy Kolka, Cynthia Mackie, Mathew Warren, J. Boone Kauffman, Joko Purbospito, Daniel Murdiyarso, Carl Trettin and Erik Lilleskov
given during the Forests Asia summit in the discussion forum "Managing mangrove forests for climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits" focuses on the SWAMP objectives, goals, how to use SWAMP to assess carbon pools and what's going to happen to the mangroves during and after the sea level rise.
7. Biodiversity and Tourism Projects in Myanmar: current and future guidelinesEthical Sector
On 19/20 March, two biodiversity, business and human rights events were organised by MCRB in Yangon: a multistakeholder consultation on the draft Briefing Paper, and a training session conducted by a number of international experts on biodiversity and environmental impact assessment (EIA) for around 70 representatives from companies, particularly EIA consultancies.
Read more: http://www.myanmar-responsiblebusiness.org/news/reinforcing-connections.html
Turning REDD+ around: breaking boundaries and bridging divisions: Working tow...Wetlands International
By Jan Willem den Besten, IUCN NL. This presentation was held at the side event of Wetlands International at the UNFCCC Climate conference in Doha in December 2012. See www.wetlands.org/doha
The Global Peatland CO2 Picture - Peatland Status and Drainage Related Emissi...Wetlands International
The report presents the first overview ever of peatland carbon data for all countries and regions of the world. For every country/area information is given on extent and status of peatlands, volume of the peat resource and on CO2 emissions from different types of land use, both for the year 1990 as well as for the year 2008.
Unaccounted emissions from biofuels - Presentation at UNFCCC Bonn Climate Tal...Wetlands International
Converting carbon-rich lands such as rainforests, peatlands, savannas or grasslands to produce biofuels will increase CO2 emissions for decades or centuries, releasing 17 to 420 times more CO2 than the fossil fuels they replace.
How does CBD-COP 10 address water issues? A presentation advocating a specific Water Target for 2020 of the Convention on Biological Diversity - CBD, held at the conference in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 2010.
Photos taken at the World Wetlands Day (2nd February 2011) celebrations at Lake Nakuru National Park with contrbution from local Wetlands International staff. Copyright Oliver Nasirwa.
By Jan Peters, Michael Succow Foundation, Greifswald / Germany, www.succow-stiftung.de. This presentation was held at the side event of Wetlands International at the UNFCCC Climate conference in Doha in December 2012. See www.wetlands.org/doha
Conclusiones del foro "Tecnologías de Adaptación al Cambio Climático, Soberan...Wetlands International
Conclusiones del foro Tecnologías de Adaptación al Cambio Climático, Soberanía, Seguridad Alimentaria y Agroindustria”, el 8 y 9 de Octubre en el Hotel Hex en Estelì, Nicaragua
Building with Nature Indonesia Securing Eroding Deltas and CoastlinesCIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Yus Rusila Noor, Yayasan Lahan Basah (YLBA)/Wetlands International Indonesia at Webinar - Coastal Zone Rehabilitation for Low Carbon Development on 31 March 2022.
In 2008 the world witnessed multiple crises including a food one which resulted in unrest in many areas of the world. These tensions may well foreshadow future challenges as they relate to providing sufficient food for
six, rising to nine billion people. Unless we get more intelligent in the way we manage agriculture, the world is likely to head into deeply challenging times.
Water and the good and services provided by ecosystems are part of this urgent need for an intelligent management response not least in relation to food production.
The Millennium Ecosystems Assessment report, in which
UNEP played an important role, demonstrated the links between healthy ecosystems and food production. These include providing food, water, fiber, genetic material;
regulating soil erosion, purifying water and wastes, regulating floods, regulating diseases and pests; and
supporting the formation of soil, photosynthesis and
nutrient recycling.
Water is an integral part of ecosystems functioning. Its
presence or absence has a bearing on the ecosystemsservices they provide. Relatively larger amounts of water are used to generate the ecosystem services needed to
ensure provisioning of basic supplies of food, fodder and
fibers. Today rainfed and irrigated agriculture use 7,600
of freshwater globally to provide food. An additional
1,600 km3 of water is required annually to meet the
millennium development goal on hunger reduction which addresses only half of the people suffering from hunger.
This is a general presentation on WLE made by Andrew Noble for his trip to visit partners and donors in July 2014. Provides an overview of the WLE program and a number of examples of its work.
Weekly Wetlands Sustainability Report - NET Africa (www.netafrica.be)NET Africa
This week we focus on water pollution in the Niger River, shared by five different countries within the West African region. We also learn about the #FossilFreeFuture Campaign in llaje, Ondo State. We then discuss the EIA as well as the process of becoming a paralegal to communicate what people can do to challenge environmental injustice.
La poza Experience in Water Conservation-Management and Conservation of Water...Global Water Partnership
La poza Experience in Water Conservation-Management and Conservation of Water Resources in “La Poza” Basin presented at GWP Consulting Partners meeting 2010, Stockholm
Los manglares de Panamá tienen un rol importante en la mitigación del cambio climático, y nos ayuden en adaptarnos y reducir a los impactos del cambio climático. Con su capacidad de almacenar y secuestrar carbono , los manglares tienen el papel de desacelerador del calentamiento global; y como ´infraestructura natural´ nos brinden protección contra dichos impactos.
2. 2011 At a glance
By reconnecting it to the sea we have restored the fish stock of Chilika
Lake in India, the second largest lagoon in the world. By Ritesh Kumar
3. From the CEO, Jane Madgwick
Wetlands International’s role proved more As an organisation, we made big strides
important than ever during the political and forward in 2011, including launching three
economic turmoil of 2011. We experienced an new five-year multi-million euro programmes
increasing demand for our technical expertise for the restoration and wise use of wetlands
and entered many new strategic partnerships. across four continents. These will help
We scaled up our success on the ground and us achieve the goals of our new 10-year
entered dialogue over major development Strategic Intent (2011-2020). With the seal
issues that affect wetlands, such as ‘water of good governance from the Dutch Central
grabs’ and competing demands on water for Bureau on Fundraising under our belt,
future food and energy production. and growing recognition of our distinctive
approach and niche, we proudly share with
you some highlights of 2011.
Read the full Annual Review 2011 wetlands.org/ar2011
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4. We enable communities, governments and private sector to take
action for wetlands. By Yus Rusila Noor
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5. Who we are
Wetlands International works to sustain We do this through our worldwide network
and restore wetlands, their resources and of 18 offices, and by working with a wide
biodiversity. variety of experts and partners, including
governments and international conventions,
We combine local community action and other NGOs, community-based organisations
know-how with scientific research and and research institutes, as well as leading
policy advocacy. Bringing these three private sector companies.
elements together, we enable communities,
governments and the private sector to take
effective action for wetlands. We believe
this is the most effective way to conserve
wetland biodiversity, address water scarcity
and pollution, enhancing local livelihoods and
tackle climate change.
Our strategy wetlands.org/strategy
Our offices wetlands.org/offices
Our members wetlands.org/members
Our partnerships wetlands.org/partnerships
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6. Securing water for wetlands in the Sahel
The Niger River is the lifeline for the drought- Through the Niger River Basin Authority, we
stricken Sahel region and enables the annual have influenced the design of the planned
flooding of the Inner Niger Delta in Mali, that Fomi dam upstream in Guinea. Our flood
is vital to support 1.5 million fisherfolk and prediction tools have increased the drought
farmers, plus millions of migratory waterbirds. resilience of 10,000 delta inhabitants, and
However, climate change, dams and large we’ve helped 60 villages draw up flood
irrigation schemes are limiting the floods. risk management plans. Together with
these stakeholders, we will scale up our
In 2011, by highlighting critical links between efforts towards ecosystem-based water
flooding, food security and ecosystems, we management and development in the Niger
gained commitments to limit water off-take Basin.
for irrigation and helped create sustainable
development plans.
Our work wetlands.org/ind
Video wetlands.org/indvideo
Presentation wetlands.org/indwatercrisis
Publication ‘The Niger, A Lifeline’ wetlands.org/lifeline
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7. Dams in the Niger River limit the water flow and impact the downstream
Inner Niger Delta and the livelihoods of its 1.5 million inhabitants.
By Elhadj Bakary Kone
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8. Increasing coastal resilience with mangroves
In coastal Java, Indonesia, extensive This showcase and our coastal mapping
mangrove forests have been cleared for of mangroves and wetlands will enable
aquaculture, leaving the coast vulnerable Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry to achieve
to storm surges, flooding and salinisation. its target of 50,000 ha of restored coastal
In 2011, as a showcase to other fishpond wetlands by 2018. In the coming years we will
owners, district governments and the National promote responsible aquaculture in Indonesia
Mangrove Committee, we rehabilitated 20 and replicate best practices for coastal
hectares (ha) of degraded fishponds and 5 resilience in Southeast Asia, Central America
ha of buffer zone surrounding the Pulau Dua and West Africa.
Nature Reserve, close to Jakarta. By working
with local communities to plant 136,000
mangrove seedlings, we will offset 10,000
tonnes of CO2 by 2023.
Map of our offices
Our work wetlands.org/mangroves
Brochure wetlands.org/mangrovesbrochure
Video wetlands.org/mangrovevideo
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10. Restoring fragile peatlands
At the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting In Indonesia, we took steps to procure long-
in 2011, Wetlands International received top- term ecosystem restoration concessions
level recognition for our peatland restoration and urged the government to extend its
work worldwide and our pledge to reduce moratorium to prevent further deforestation
CO2 emissions by at least 100 megatonnes by and peatland conversion, and advised on its
2015 through wetland ecosystem restoration Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and
and policy influence. forest Degradation (REDD+) strategy. We aim
to expand our peatland conservation and
In 2011, we worked towards this pledge by restoration work in Russia, Malaysia, Brunei
permanently protecting Malaysia’s Ayer Hitam and Brazil.
peatswamp forest and starting large-scale
peatland restoration work in the Moscow
region of Russia.
Our work wetlands.org/peatlands
Research wetlands.org/peatlandresearch
Video wetlands.org/peatlandvideo
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11. Peat swamp forests are fragile ecosystems, such as these
in Rio Preto near Sao Paulo, Brazil. By Marcel Silvius
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12. Reducing global wetland carbon emissions
We are the lead organisation advocating for Also, countries in the REDD+ programme
incentives for wetland restoration in a new must include organic (peat) soils and peatland
UN climate treaty (UNFCCC). Our work led degrading activities in their emissions
to positive decisions at the 2011 UN Climate baseline, used to assess their emission
Change Conference in Durban, South Africa. reductions. Wetlands International offers
governments critical support by advising them
From 2013 onwards, developed countries can how to reduce their emissions and helping
achieve their emission reduction targets by them implement their national strategies.
rehabilitating drained peatlands and counting
this towards meeting their greenhouse gas
(GHG) reduction commitments under the
Kyoto Protocol.
Our work at the UN Climate Convention wetlands.org/unfccc
UNFCCC Durban Conference wetlands.org/durban
Peatland GHG emissions wetlands.org/peatclimate
Research wetlands.org/peatlandresearch
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13. Peat fires cause enormous carbon emissions and smog with
international consequences. By Alue Dohong
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14. Greening biofuels
In 2011, Wetlands International achieved As a result, the USA excluded palm oil from
significant success in blocking further bio-energy subsidies. Through a satellite
expansion of palm oil production on peatlands and remote-sensing study, we highlighted
and in sustainable biofuel practices. the enormous deforestation of peatlands for
palm oil production in Sarawak, Malaysia,
We contributed to a scientific review of triggering discussions on biofuel sustainability.
environmental impacts and guidance on best In Indonesia, we prevented two government
practices for existing oil palm plantations on regulations, which would have allowed
peat for the biofuel roundtables (Roundtable massive palm oil expansion on peat with over
on Sustainable Biofuels and Roundtable 450 Mt of CO2 emissions.
on Sustainable Palm Oil). Moreover, the
European Union (implementation of the
Renewable Energy Directive) and USA
(Environmental Protection Agency) now use
our emission figures for palm oil production
on peatlands.
Our biofuels work wetlands.org/biofuels
Our work at the RSPO wetlands.org/rspo
Video wetlands.org/palmoilvideo
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15. Palm oil plantation development in logged-over and burned peat
swamp forest. By Marcel Silvius
2011 At a glance 13
16. Wetland-friendly water supply, sanitation and health
The condition of wetlands affects the We also piloted a water access project for
sustainability and quality of water, especially 400 households in one of Argentina’s poorest
for the poor. Through ecologically sustainable regions, Lagunas de Guanacache. In 2011,
solutions to water, sanitation and health we launched a five-year WASH Alliance
problems we aim to make the water supply, programme in six African countries, plus
sanitation and health (WASH) sector more Nepal and Bangladesh, in which we provide
wetland friendly. environmental expertise to NGO partners.
We aim to use these examples to trigger
In Mali’s Inner Niger Delta, we provided more wetland-friendly WASH strategies and
communities with clean drinking water and investments on a bigger scale.
improved the management of waste, invasive
weeds and latrines, preventing water-related
diseases like malaria, schistosomiasis and
diarrhoea, reaching 134,000 people.
WASH Alliance wetlands.org/washalliance
Booklet wetlands.org/washbooklet
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17. Many communities in the Inner Niger Delta depend on its water
for their household use. By Sander Carpay
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18. Strengthening waterbird monitoring worldwide
For decades, Wetlands International has By analysing global datasets, we defined
generated information on the status and the conservation status of all waterbirds
trends in waterbird populations. Our annual and set up conservation plans, such as the
International Waterbird Census brings Recovery Plan for Shorebirds in Patagonia.
together the work of national coordinators Furthermore, we upgraded our award-
and bird counters all over the world. In 2011, winning Critical Site Network Tool that is
we strengthened our partnerships along the helping wetland managers, governments and
African-Eurasian flyway, trained waterbird international conventions like the African-
counters and park agents in Senegal’s Djoudj Eurasian Waterbird Agreement and the
National Park, and held the first simultaneous Ramsar Convention on Wetlands to pinpoint
counts of migratory water birds in the Azov- critical areas for wetland and waterbird
Black Sea. conservation.
Waterbird monitoring wetlands.org/iwc
Migratory flyways wetlands.org/flyways
Critical Site Network Tool wetlands.org/csntool
African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement wetlands.org/aewa
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands wetlands.org/ramsar
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19. White storks (Ciconia ciconia) on migration.
By Nicky Petkov www.naturephotos.eu
2011 At a glance 17
20. Future outlook
Wetlands International will step up its efforts We will replicate our successful ecosystem
to generate and champion the knowledge, approaches in water management in key river
tools and improved policies necessary and lake basins. We will also expand our work
to tackle wetland degradation, poverty, in Europe and the Mediterranean, and with
vulnerability to natural disasters and climate the corporate sector, for example pioneering
change. hybrid-engineering techniques that combine
man-made and natural infrastructure to
As water scarcity bites deeper in all corners of protect vulnerable coasts.
the world, we will highlight the critical lifeline
role that wetlands play.
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21. Thanks to our work with local partners, the Sebou
Basin is the first basin in Morocco to adapt the EU
Water Framework Directive to its local context.
By Maïlis Renaudin
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22. Mediterranean and Black
Arctic wetlands Sea wetlands Peatlands in Russia
Where we work
Some places where we work for
the long term
Tibetan Plateau
Sahelian floodplains
Mangrove coasts of
Latin America
West African coastal Patagonian peatlands Mahanadi River Basin Mangrove coasts of Southeast Asian peatlands
wetlands Southeast Asia
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23. Mission: Working together is the most effective Find out more about our work on our
way to counter the continuing trend of website, or contact us to find out how
To sustain and wetland loss and degradation. Join us to you can become a member, supporter or
restore wetlands, make a bigger difference! partner:
their resources and
biodiversity Wetlands International
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Mission: Wetlands International is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to sustaining
and restoring wetlands, their resources and biodiversity for future generations. Wetlands International
Annual Review 2011
To sustain and We work through 20 offices, including the headquarters based in the Netherlands.
restore wetlands,
their resources and We work in over 100 countries to tackle the most pressing problems affecting wetlands. With
biodiversity the support of governmental and NGO members and donors, we promote and demonstrate the
positive role that wetlands can play in addressing biodiversity loss, poverty and climate change.
Our work ranges from research and community-based field projects to advocacy with
governments, corporations and international policy fora and conventions. Wetlands International
works through partnerships and is supported by contributions from an extensive specialist expert
network and tens of thousands of volunteers.
Read our full
Annual Review 2011