Wetlands for water and life

Eco-life fair exhibition booth 2010 "Blessings of Wetlands"

satomis.o — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:37:00 GMT

It is our 5th year to take part in this event. This booth aimed to raise awareness about the Ramsar Convention and wetland functions. It was organized jointly by the Ramsar Centre Japan and the Japanese Ministry of Environment.

Conservación de los peces de agua dulce de la Cuenca del Plata.

Francisca Ocretich — Thu, 13 May 2010 13:48:00 GMT

La Cuenca del Plata conforma una gran reserva de agua dulce así como el habitad de una notable diversidad de peces, incluyendo algunas especies migratorias de importancia biológica, económica y social. No obstante, muchas de estas especies se encuentran hoy amenazadas, comprometiendo la conservación a largo plazo de sus poblaciones y la alimentación de las comunidades locales que dependen de la pesca de subsistencia.

Creation of a Wetland Centre at the Sebezhsky National Park as a platform for management and public awareness activities

Irina Kamennova — Tue, 04 May 2010 09:43:00 GMT

The project is aimed to increase awareness (locally and regionally) of the ecological and socio-economic functions and values of wetlands, their conservation needs and sustainable management options, through the establishment of a wetland center at the Sebezhsky National Park and the creation and publication of educational and awareness materials.

Integrated water resources management and conservation in the Mujib Reserve

Sander — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:42:00 GMT

Wetlands International and the Royal Society for Conservation of Nature (RSCN) work in Jordan study the impact of the dam upstream on the ecosystems of the Mujib reserve, involve local population in agricultural demonstration activities to save water and preserve water quality, and represent the Mujib reserve interests (ecosystem water needs) in water management planning and decision-making processes.

Integrated Water resources Management in Ichkeul basin taking into account the conservation of Ichkeul ecosystem

Sander — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:35:00 GMT

Wetlands International works in Tunisia with local partner INAT, the Institut National Agronomique. Through a local multi-stakeholder water dialogue, the project builds a consensus on best water allocations for sustainable water resources management for the long-term taking into account all water uses, including ecosystem needs.

Capacity building of civil society and water administration of Sebou river basin in Morocco to assess and monitor the ecological status of Sebou river basin

Sander — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:32:00 GMT

Wetlands International works with its partner World Wildlife Fund's Mediterranean Programme (WWFMedPro) in Morocco and the Sebou River Basin Authority to define, test and validate - in a participatory manner - a monitoring & evaluation system of Sebou surface water ecological status.

Mangrove ecosystem services and climate change adaptation in Guinea Bissau

Sander — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:01:00 GMT

To develop a knowledge base on the linkages between mangrove ecosystem services and climate change adaptation in Guinea Bissau, and support the development of adaptation policies, land use planning and initiatives that increase community resilience.

Simlemba Sustainable Catchments and Wetland Management Project, Malawi

mennovoort — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:05:00 GMT

The overall objective of this project is to contribute to lasting poverty reduction and improved resilience of wetland dependant communities to the expected climate change scenarios for Malawi, particularly Kasungu District.

Stakeholder led Integrated Water Resources Management in Mahanadi Delta, India

mennovoort — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:50:00 GMT

The overall goal of this project is strengthening institutional capacity for integrated water resources management in the Mahanadi Delta, India enabling integration of wetland ecosystem services as key components of developing food and water security and adaptation to climate change.

Integrated Approach to Wetland Management in the Kimana area of Amboseli Ecosystem in a Changing Climate

mennovoort — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:02:00 GMT

The overall goal of the project is to improve the resilience and conserve the Kimana Wetlands against climate change, while supporting national policy and legislative processes to improve the management of Kenyan wetlands.

IWRM & Livelihoods in Rio Paz - Guatemala & El Salvador

mennovoort — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:23:00 GMT

This demonstration project aims to develop management and restoration measures for the conservation of livelihoods and key related ecosystems in the lower basin of Rio Paz, strengthening the environmental governance of the basin in the framework of the Rio Paz Participative Environmental Management Plan (PEMP).

Conservation and management of high altitude peatlands of Ruoergai marshes for water security and climate change adaptation

mennovoort — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:15:00 GMT

The overall project goal is integrated management for high altitude wetlands for water supply and climate change adaptation while improving local community’s livelihood options.

Wetlands, human health and food security in Pacific Islands

mennovoort — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:36:00 GMT

The overall goal of this project is development and donor agencies have policies and practices that fully recognise the interrelationships between wetlands, and human health and food security.

Demonstration of practical poverty reduction and livelihood development through rehabilitation of coastal mangrove ecosystems

mennovoort — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:23:00 GMT

The goal of the project is to have by the end of 2010 Wetlands livelihoods-environment issues in Pemalang and Banten bay (Indonesia) recognized in policy and translated into practice through enhanced inter-sectoral planning and effective and sustainable resources on the ground.

Sustainable Livelihoods Development in the Niger River Basin based on the experience of the Inner Niger Delta (IND), Mali

mennovoort — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:16:00 GMT

The overall goal of this project is to contribute to implementation of major policies in the Niger River Basin, including the Sustainable Development Action Plan and Investment Plan, IWRM Action Plans and NAPAs, by making available strategic orientations and tools for sustainable development, based on experience in the Inner Niger Delta.

Maintaining Wetlands and Livelihoods in the Paraná Delta, Argentina (La Plata basin)

Francisca Ocretich — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:39:00 GMT

This project aims to fight the current degradation of the Parana Delta wetlands by influencing the “Strategic Integral Plan for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of the Parana Delta” (PIECAS) and other policy processes, contributing to the implementation of an Integrated Management of Wetland Resources approach, as a basis for food and water security; and for new livelihood strategies that will support sustainable economic development.

Ecotourism in Sedili Kechil

FloraGeorge — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:07:00 GMT

This project aims to stimulate ecotourism in Sedili Kechil in Johor province of Malaysia. It provides many activities to tourists who come to the area. This strengthens the livelihoods of the local community of Sedili, which are connected to the wetlands. there are also other activities for the local population. E.g. fishing is an active part of their daily lives. Wetlands are also important, as leaves and plant extract from the trees are used as local resources in infrastructural, medicinal and cultural aspects of their lives.

Mediterranean Wetlands for Water and People

Maïlis — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:13:00 GMT

Building civil society's capacities to dialogue with governments about improved wetland management represents the potential value added of this project. This project will promote exchange of experiences between Mediterranean countries on the issues of participatory and integrated water management and environmental security.

BIOMAC

CharlesBeye — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:15:00 GMT

BIOMAC est un réseau ouest africain de la biodiversité marine et côtière. Il vise à coordonner les efforts de conservation des espèces et des habitats dans les 7 pays du PRCM, à savoir le Sénégal, la Mauritanie, la Gambie, la Guinée Conakry, la Guinée Bissau, la Sierra Leone, et le Cap-Vert.

Conservation du Lamantin ouest africain (Trichechus Senegalensis)

wetlands-admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:36:00 GMT

Entre 2004 et 2007,Wetlands International Afrique s’est intéressée au statut et valeur de cette espèce dans son aire de répartition. Cela a abouti, dans la première phase à la mise en place d’une stratégie régionale de conservation du lamantin. De 2008 à 2011, l’objectif visé est essentiellement de conserver le Lamantin ouest africain et ses habitats, en se basant sur des données scientifiques les plus fiables, et en tenant compte de l’environnement, des caractères socioéconomiques et culturels de son aire de répartition.

Initiative magrove en Afrique de l'Ouest

wetlands-admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:25:00 GMT

L’Initiative mangrove en Afrique de l'Ouest (IMAO) cherche à améliorer le bien-être et la sécurité des communautés qui dépendent de la mangrove de la Mauritanie à la Sierra Léone. Il s'agit d'un partenariat entre l'Union Interanationale pour la Conservation de la Nature (UICN) et Wetlands International soutenu par la Fondation MAVA de Suisse.

Ecología no reproductiva y conservación del Charlatán

Francisca Ocretich — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:34:00 GMT

El Charlatán (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) es el único ictérido migrador neártico que llega a la Argentina, cubriendo una distancia de 20.000 km de ida y vuelta entre América del Norte y nuestro país. El conocimiento sobre la ecología no reproductiva del Charlatán en América del Sur fue muy pobre hasta los inicios del presente milenio, cuando se realizaron algunos trabajos de revisión que aportaron información inédita y actualizada sobre la especie.

Case Study of the Inner Niger Delta (WETwin)

BakaryKone — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:56:00 GMT

The overall objective of the WETwin project is to enhance the role of wetlands in basin-scale integrated water resources management (IWRM), with the aim of improving the community service functions while conserving good ecological status. Full title: Enhancing the role of wetlands in integrated water resources management for twinned river basins in EU, Africa and South-America in support of EU Water Initiatives.

Wetlands and Livelihoods Programme (WLP)

Sander — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:12:00 GMT

This project focusses on the mainstreaming of sustainable wetland management principles and practice into the development of poverty reduction strategies through local and international partnerships in DAC1 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. It will do this by enhancing of existing and supporting development of new policies at local, national and international levels, with specific inclusion of the water and health sectors and by ensuring due attention to the need for equitable development.

An Action Plan for the Peatlands within the Heart of Borneo (HOB) area in the context of rehabilitating degraded peatlands and reducing CO2 emissions

gabrielchong — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:54:00 GMT

The project will develop a plan for hydrological, restoration of degraded peatlands in Brunei within the Heart of Borneo initiative. It will also address develop regional cooperation and mutual partnerships between the three HOB countries, build capacity in relevant government constitution and build awareness at high levels of government to promote adoption of rehabilitation measures for preventing carbon emissions, fires and haze and have a positive impact on climate both regionally and globally.