We are dedicated to saving the world’s peatlands; they globally store at least 550 Gigatonnes of carbon and are home to many threatened species.

We restore mangrove forests and introduce sustainable shrimp farming in coastal areas, which have suffered degradation. We convince governments and businesses to join us.

We protect and monitor millions of waterbirds that depend on a chain of healthy wetlands for their migration routes every year.

We address the fierce and unfair competition for freely accessible water in streams, lakes and marshes.

Find detailed information including spatial information and downloadable GIS data on many important wetlands that are designated under the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, 1971).

 

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Peatlands – guidance for climate change mitigation by conservation, rehabilitation and sustainable use

This publication informs on management and finance options to achieve emissions reductions and enhance other vital ecosystem services from peatlands. Read more

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Speech of CEO Jane Madgwick on the Future of Europe's Rivers

Brussels, Belgium - CEO Jane Madgwick of Wetlands International spoke on The Future of Europe’s Waters at a European Parliament Interactive Seminar chaired by MEP Giancarlo Scotta earlier this month. Other speakers included Nicola Natoro (Directorate General Environment, European Commission), Martin Scheele, ... Read more

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Wetlands International is the only global non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wetlands. We have 20 offices with a headquarters in the Netherlands. Read more 
 

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