Specialist groups

Specialist Groups are networks of expert scientists who provide information and advice in support of Wetlands International's programmes and projects.

There are currently 20 specialist Groups; 14 covering waterbird taxa, 5 thematic groups on wetlands and wetland and waterbird issues, and 1 on freshwater fish. Overall our Specialist Group network involves over 2,000 people. The network of Specialist Groups is a vital part of Wetlands International, essential for the delivery of wetland and wetland species expertise in support of wetland conservation globally.

Partners

The Waterbird Specialist Groups are operated as a 'Waterbird Network' jointly with IUCN - Species Survival Commission and are referred to as "Wetlands International -IUCN SSC Specialist Groups". Wetlands International Specialist Groups are globally co-ordinated by Nicolas Tubbs, ( + 31 318-660927 ), Biodiversity Programme.

IUCN Species Survival Commission co-ordinates a wide range of other Specialist Groups apart from the ones shared with Wetlands International, covering different animal and plant taxa and themes. More information on their website.

Report on results from the IWC in the Western Palearctic and Southwest Asia 2000-2005

First Draft for Consultation and Comments. Not to be quoted.

To download click here

Contact nicolas.tubbs@wetlands.org

News from the Specialist Groups

"Follow the Bird Project"

Satellite tracking of Purple Herons that breed in the Netherlands and migrate to Western Africa. For more information, click here.

"Invisible Connections-Why Migrating shorebirds need the Yellow Sea"

For more information, click here.

To purchase and download the book, please click here.

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