With this month's newsletter, we bring you information about how we are involved at Ramsar COP14 and UNFCCC COP27. We also bring stories from Latin America, South Asia, Europe, Senegal among others.
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Wetlands International at Ramsar COP14
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The Ramsar COP14 (November 5th - 13th, 2022) will present a critical opportunity for us to raise our ambitions and actions in safeguarding and restoring wetland ecosystems towards tackling the climate and biodiversity crises.
Wetlands International will be at Ramsar COP14.
Learn more about our events here. |
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Stories from around the Globe
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Wetlands International at Ramsar COP14
Wetlands International will be organising and participating in a series of events at the Ramsar COP14 taking place from November 5th - 13th, 2022 at Geneva, Switzerland, and Wuhan, China. Stay tuned for more information.
Check a list of our side events here.
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Wetlands International at UNFCCC COP27
From 5th – 18th November 2022, Wetlands International will be organising and participating in events at COP27, taking place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Our aim is to mobilise action, coalitions, and finance for safeguarding and restoring wetlands.
Learn more here.
Follow us on Twitter for the latest from Sharm El Sheikh.
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UNFCCC Ocean-Climate Action at COP 27
In preparation of COP27, partners including Wetlands International have prepared an options paper that details specific steps and recommendations to advance ocean-climate action under the UNFCCC.
Read more here.
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Corredor Azul Programme: Reflection on our achievements
Take a look back to 6 years of efforts, lessons learnt, testimonies and achievements in the conservation of three wetland macrosystems: Pantanal (Brazil), the Iberá marshes and Paraná Delta (Argentina) through our Corredor Azul Programme.
Watch here.
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European Rivers Summit – Wrap up, takeaways and resources
The 3rd European Rivers Summit held in Brussels, Belgium brought together river champions from around Europe and beyond to strengthen and inspire the movement of citizens fighting for free-flowing river.
Read our key takeaways and resources here.
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Higher ambition for Peatlands in the EU Nature Restoration Law
Wetlands International Europe with the support of conservationists and scientists outlines improvements to the EU Nature Restoration Law draft and calls on decision-makers to amend the proposed targets in line with a pathway that leads to net-zero CO2 emissions from peatlands by 2050.
Learn more here.
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Calls to join the 2023 Asian Waterbird Census
The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is a citizen-science programme that supports the conservation and management of wetlands and waterbirds worldwide. Your participation can help in promoting the designation and management of internationally important sites such as nationally and locally protected areas. Learn more here.
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Restoring Mediterranean wetlands: From informed policy to implementation
Wetlands International Europe, together with MedWet, BirdLife Europe, (ETC-UMA), Tour du Valat and WWF Spain, organised a closing event of the MAVA funded project “Communicating and advocating to reduce water abstraction and detrimental coastal development in Mediterranean coastal wetlands”.
Learn more here.
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Wetlands International South Asia celebrates its Silver Jubilee
Last month, our South Asia office celebrated 25 years of efforts and achievements in safeguarding and conserving wetlands in the region. The event saw active youth participation, as well as informative panel discussions and publication launches.
Learn more here.
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Senegal hosts Migratory Birds for People Network annual meeting
On the occasion of World Migratory Bird Day, our Senegal office hosted the annual meeting of the 'Migratory Birds for People (MBP)' network. The celebrations held capacity-building workshops, and organised bird watching and games with school children.
Learn more here.
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Save the Date: Implementing Climate Action through Peatlands
Join us on December 1st, 2022 for the second edition of our 'Peatlands and Climate Committments' webinar series on 'Implementing Climate Action through Peatlands' in collaboration with FAO, UNEP-Global Peatlands Initiative, Greifswald Mire Centre, & Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Secratariat.
Stay tuned here.
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News in the world of wetlands
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