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Our statement on draft EU anti-deforestation law which leaves out fragile wetlands

100+ organizations voice concern at low ambition of biodiversity negotiations

Wetlands International welcomes the 2030 Action Targets and calls for a focus on wetlands

Wetlands International celebrates opening of largest birdwatching centre in South America

New trial ensures successful planting of seedlings to restore areas in Pantanal degraded by fires

Technical guidelines released for restoring eroding tropical coastlines

Wetlands International launches new online portal for the world’s latest data on waterbird populations

Wetlands International Argentina wins national Water Project Competition with restoration of the Llancanelo Lagoon

Lead poisoning in waterfowl: 30 years of progress but still an unresolved problem

Wetlands International Brazil and partners launch new tool that monitors burned areas in the Cerrado, Pantanal and Amazon

World Migratory Bird Day: Celebrating birds, wetlands and communities in China’s Liaohekou estuary

In Memoriam: Susanne Boom 1976-2021

A promising new initiative for migratory waterbirds in China

Wetlands International condoles demise of Satish Kumar

Mangrove green belt in Demak sees rapid mangrove recovery through fishpond conversion

The wetlands of Guanacache, Argentina are green again

Building momentum with a further €1.5 million from Dutch National Postcode Lottery

Greenchoice and Wetlands International kick-off their partnership on Earth Day to restore Guinea-Bissau’s mangroves

Kick-starting the first EAAFP Conservation Status Review

Two long-standing wetland champions appointed as Counsellors of Honour to Wetlands International

Investments and collaboration needed at scale to revive wetlands and speed up adaptation

Wetlands International becomes supporting partner of UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

Supporting a universal declaration of the rights of wetlands

World Wetlands Day 2021: wetlands are the freshwater sources

A tribute to Senegal’s young wetland champion

Celebrating 50 years of a wetland convention for collaboration across borders

In memory of Joost van der Ven

Promising  new  opportunities and  pressing  threats  concerning  efforts to conserve  biodiversity in 2021: Horizon scan

Wetlands International congratulates the Irish Government’s inspiring leadership in making wetlands core to climate action

The annual International Waterbird Census kicked off in the Asia-Pacific

Continuing Indonesia’s nature-based coastal resilience through virtual outreach

Combating fires and enhancing livelihoods in the Pantanal during COVID-19

Continuing mangrove restoration and supporting livelihoods in Senegal

Empowering Malaysia’s wetland tribes with access to market for craftsmanship

Virtual community training to continue to rewetting peatlands in Indonesia and Russia

Supporting the re-integration and self-sufficiency of India’s displaced workers across wetlands

Safeguard and restore wetlands to support people and nature through the pandemic and beyond

Setting global targets would drive investment needed to scale up wetland recovery for climate action

Building with Nature programme in Indonesia wins international Flood & Coast Excellence award

A call to ‘Pause before you plant’

Indonesia shares Building with Nature experience to accelerate climate adaptation

In mangrove restoration, custom solutions trump one-size-fits-all approach

In memory of Paul Mafabi

Authorities urged to revise plans for large-scale irrigation and dam construction along Mali’s blue lifelines

Bending the curve of freshwater biodiversity loss

Youth Power in Restoring Ethiopia’s Central Rift Valley Lakes

Convention on Biological Diversity: highlighting essential sub-grouping of ecosystems

Rising global temperatures driving birds from the tropics faster and at greater scale than anticipated

The world gets a first overview of mangrove health with Global Mangrove Watch

Lead ammunition poisoning is a risk to Europe’s Wetlands

Sunset with a boat and waterbirds

AEWA: 25 years of successful Flyway conservation in practice

Peatlands as part of the bigger climate picture

Should human-made wetland habitats be conserved to protect birds?

Water, Peace and Security Partnership awarded Luxembourg Peace Prize in the Environment Category

Opportunity to reshape action to multiple risks with a focus on vulnerable people

Statement on World Migratory Bird Day: Birds connect our world

March registers a record number of fires in the Pantanal

Making the European Green Deal work for international partnerships

Let’s recognize paludiculture as an eligible practice in the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy

Birdwatching connects children with nature in Senegal

Collaboration must be at the heart of climate action

Photo by Visoot Uthairam (Flickr)

Act now to build back the bond between people and nature

In Mali, water is a source of life

From valuing ecosystem services to embracing ‘net gain’

Convention on Migratory Species conference adopts ‘ecological connectivity’ declaration

Dutch trade mission in Indonesia discusses integration of Building with Nature solutions for coastal and urban resilience

Building with Nature Indonesia leads to replication and inspires globally

Waterbirds

Wetlands International South Asia launches the Asian Waterbird Census 2006-2015 Synthesis Report

Image of a waterbird

A first look at the 2020 International Waterbird Census

Boskalis and Wetlands International to explore the potential of blue carbon

Call for an ambitious Global Biodiversity Framework on World Wetlands Day 2020

A Vision for the World’s Wetlands and their People on World Wetlands Day

Largest ever number of Endangered Black-faced Spoonbills recorded in the Philippines

Hydropower dam (Flickr)

Biodiversity threats and opportunities in 2020: Horizon scan

Native Oyster experts agree on monitoring methods for oyster habitat restoration

Paludiculture: because the sad story in peatlands does not want to be repeated

Valuing Wetlands in climate and biodiversity agendas: recommendations for climate pledges

On Pantanal Day, Wetlands International and partners go to Brasília-DF to discuss effective biome protection measures

Wetlands International calls for collective action to halt and prevent further Pantanal fires

One architecture image with Credits

Wetlands International and One Architecture intensify collaboration for climate resilient cities

Mangroves offer hope amid concerning outlook from IPCC oceans and crysophere report

Closeup of a flowering tree in Hainan Botanic Gardens

Systems approaches are key to scaling up nature-based solutions, Wetlands International Chief Executive tells Climate Action Summit

Initiative for scaling up Building with Nature in Asia to transform water engineering sector launched at Climate Action Summit

Wetlands in the Sahel area

Wetlands International and Africa Union Commission – Great Green Wall Initiative call for revival of wetland systems in the Sahel at New York Climate Summit

Open letter to the Mediterranean Shipping Company from conservation organisations: Where is the compensation for pollution of the Wadden Sea?

Wetlands International’s Dr. Cabanban receives Outstanding Scientist Award in Korea

Building with Nature in Indonesia in the spotlight in Flagship report on Adaptation

Global Flagship on Adaptation report: Work with nature, humanity first line of defence

G5 Sahel acknowledges the importance of ecosystems for human security

RSPO adopts palm oil standards developed with Wetlands International to limit peatland degradation

Yellow Sea wetlands achieve UNESCO World Heritage status with support from Wetlands International

Wetlands International emphasises conflict-sensitive and human-security approaches to infrastructure as new Malian government takes office

Asia rallies behind Building with Nature to scale up climate change adaptation efforts

Business and industry need to join civil society and governments to improve the condition of wetlands

EDD19. Discussing how to address water threats to promote peaceful and inclusive societies

Our efforts paid off: Global Platform for DRR 2019 emphasises the key role of ecosystems

Time for action, not despair: The IPBES Global Assessment report and the solutions we offer

Joint Statement on World Migratory Bird Day: re-evaluating people’s relationship with nature

Toward sustainable fisheries in the Parana-Paraguay Corridor: Development of the Paraná Delta Artisanal Fisheries Network

Call for Wetland Decade under the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030)

Promoting blue-green infrastructure for urban resilience at the EU Forum Cities and Regions for Development Cooperation

Cattle crossing a river in Mali.

Water, Peace and Security partnership: Addressing human security risks related to water in Mali

Building with Nature at Climate Conference (COP24) in Katowice

Conserving waterbird habitats to combat climate change impact for people and nature

Building with Nature Indonesia Updates

Wetlands and human security at UNFCCC

De Volkskrant voices the importance of safeguarding peat forests

Mangrove Capital Africa: one step closer to mangrove conservation in Rufiji delta

Arcadia Fund helps us support restoration and management of critical habitats for migratory waterbirds in the Yellow Sea

Act before it’s too late: urgent action is needed to save the waterbirds in Africa

New study predicts that African waterbirds will suffer from climate change

Peatland landscape in Russia

Countries can strengthen climate plans in 2020 with peatland and mangrove targets

Join us for the Asian Waterbird Census 2019

Ziway-Shalla Basin in Balance: climate resilience for people and nature in the Ethiopian Rift

Astonishing and alarming: the book ‘Barr Al Hikman: shorebird paradise in Oman’ makes an urgent call to conserve

A call from ‘Partners for Wetlands’ to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Observing World Migratory Bird Day through photo exhibit “Wonders in Wetlands”

Wetlands International leads Strategic Planning for Peatlands of Mongolia

Dr. Kathy MacKinnon has been awarded the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2018

Birds and a boat in Mali

Connecting wetlands with peace and conflict at World Water Week

We are part of the Resilience Strategy of Panama City

First design workshop in Semarang to develop solutions for the city’s sinking and flooding challenges

Degradation of wetlands contributes to social instability and insecurity

Kick off Building with Nature Training for public and private sector in Indonesia

Experts develop Africa’s highest quality mangrove maps yet

Badoudou Women reaping big from saving

How we are using drones to conserve mangroves in Africa

Peatland landscape in Russia

The International Investment Bank supports our peatlands projects in Russia

Researchers carry out baseline studies for 54,000Ha of mangroves in Rufiji Delta

Work under Partners for Resilience in Odisha selected as one among the best practices in Asia

Sunset with a boat and waterbirds

First spring bird count at Barr Al Hikman makes case for protection

Flooding surrounds plants in Indonesia

First national workshop held in Indonesia to address land subsidence problems

Farming, logging activities threaten Rufiji Mangroves

Building with Nature – the answer to water related challenges is in nature

Our new ten-year “Corredor Azul” programme in South America

Unlocking nature’s solutions to water security at World Water Forum 8

Moutains on the misty horizon beyond a plain

Wetlands in the conservation Horizon Scan for 2018

Dr. Dhrubjyoti Ghosh, a noted wetland champion passed away

Wetlands International awarded €1,000,000 by Dutch National Postcode Lottery

Joining forces with Russia on the wise use of wetlands

Rufiji Delta: a hub for mangroves

Netherlands & Panama governments seek our help to further collaboration on water

Wetlands International welcomes better international cooperation in the Mesopotamian Marshes

International Waterbird Census News 2018

For wildlife conservation, countries need good governance

How to submit your Luc Hoffmann Medal nomination in 4 simple steps

The value of counting birds for people and nature

“Saving High Andean Wetlands” for nature and people

Restoring peatlands in Russia wins UN Momentum for Change Award

Luc Hoffmann Medal now open for nominations

Safeguarding nature can keep Paris within reach

Besides Building with Nature Demak needs to tackle subsidence to safeguard coastline

Communities living along the Ewaso Ng’iro basin journey with camels to advocate for the conservation of the river

ASiS International Essay Writing Competition winners announced

A focus on wetlands essential to tackle land degradation

More Mangroves Please!

Experts draw attention to a successful method of mangrove regeneration on International Mangrove Day

On World Migratory Bird Day – Their future is our future

New report: Degradation of wetlands in the Sahel is wrecking lives, driving migration

Small Grants Fund for community peatland restoration in Indonesia launched today

Action needed to make Dutch WASH sustainable

On World Water Day, ‘Why waste water?’

ASiS International Essay Writing Competition 2017 launched!

Germany helps to scale up Building with Nature in Indonesia

Why we count waterbirds for wetland management

A roadmap to reduce drought risk in Ethiopia

Manila Bay wetland saved

APP’s New Pulp Mill Endangers Indonesia’s Climate Change Commitments

A civil society alliance to improve resilience to climate change along the Lujan River basin, Argentina

The importance of “blue carbon” for the Paris Agreement

Investments in wetlands highlighted at African Regional Platform on DRR starting today

Building with Nature prominent as sustainable coastal management approach during Dutch trade mission to Indonesia

Earth observation data to help improve wetland policies

New series of mangrove restoration works on eroded coast in Java

The Yellow Sea, a site of global importance for migratory birds

World DRR day: Step up for wetlands for Disaster Risk Reduction

Denial continues over long-term impacts of peatland drainage in Southeast Asia

International workshop on Restoring Peatlands in Russia

How to open development when the Tana Basin is closing

Clean and healthy mangroves and beaches in Panamá

New irrigation plans threaten food production Inner Niger Delta

Extreme flooding predicted in Mali’s Inner Niger Delta

Watershed – empowering citizens to launch in Stockholm

Celebrating International Mangrove Day with little mangrove defenders in Panamá

Wetlands International to highlight soil subsidence and flooding at International Peat Congress

Celebrating 50 years of the International Waterbird Census in Laguna Llancanelo, Argentina

Wetland and waterbird scientist Hugh Boyd passes on

A new paper rejects claims that drainage of peatlands for plantations can be sustainable

Iraqi Marshlands named a UNESCO World Heritage site

Dutch expert team presents coastal protection strategy for typhoon prone Tacloban

Wetland Champion and Hero: Dr Luc Hoffmann

Building a mangrove community in the Western Indian Ocean region

Online Results 2015

China commits to strengthen collaboration on wetlands

“No Sustainable Development Goals unless action is taken to reduce the deficit in natural infrastructure”

Indonesia’s largest pulp-for-paper producer risks defaulting on sustainability commitments due to bad peatland management

The Niger Basin could cross the 2˚C threshold in the next 25 years

A world without wetlands is a world without water

Building with Nature programme in Indonesia wins Dutch engineering award

First Year of Building with Nature to restore coast Central Java implemented

Building with Nature project in Java in Dutch Magazine the Ingenieur

Building with Nature to stop erosion in Java nominated for Dutch engineering prize

Message from our CEO on World Wetlands Day 2016

Are these trends on your horizon yet?

NGO letter to pulp and paper giant APRIL on peat management in the Kampar peninsula

Conserving wetland birds for 50 years: Let’s make it count!

Innovative solutions to reduce emissions from coastal engineering

A new report on impacts of plantations on the Kampar Peninsula peatland confirms that drained plantations on peatland cannot be sustained

Building capacity for and with sustainable palm oil growers

Netherlands signs new partnership with civil society to help disaster-prone regions

Global conventions kick-start initiative to reduce peat carbon emissions in Paris

Indonesian Civil Society presents a Roadmap towards sustainable peatland management for pulpwood plantations

Indonesia announces to protect and rewet its peatlands

New initiative launched to create climate resilient wetlands for waterbirds and communities

Indonesian haze: no oil palms on peat! Revoke PT PEAK’s license NOW

Grassroots conservation efforts in Senegal receive international award

Abdoulaye Ndiaye wins international waterbird conservation award

Dutch expert team helps Philippines with coastal protection plan

We welcome André van der Zande as the new Wetlands International Chair

Wetlands International calls for National Peatland Strategy in Indonesia to curb haze disaster

And the peatland drainage continues… How not to stop the haze

We want to upscale our impact to build community resilience!

Dutch government to Partners for Resilience: ‘We want to continue’

Can wetlands save Saint-Louis from drowning?

Reaction to Shell’s decision to cease further oil exploration in Alaska’s Arctic

100+ organisations in Argentina ask Parliament to approve Wetlands Law

Wetlands International commits to reduce water scarcity by restoring wetlands during Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting 2015

Wetlands are an indispensable link in the Sustainable Development Goals

How can we ensure water security for all?

Wadden Sea weak link in international flyway

New typology of management regimes to inform decision makers about mangrove ecosystem services

Encouraging first step, but still a long way to go for APP to stop peat destruction

Arctic wetlands face increasing risks

Deeply saddened by the passing of Jean-Paul Taris, legendary wetland champion

Peatlands of South East Asia are heading towards a socio-economic disaster

Djoudj National Park restoration an immediate success

Wetlands International ranks #17 in top climate think tank list

Dutch winner of Proud of my Purok competition announced!

Governments urged to reverse worldwide wetland loss

Stepping up action for wetlands worldwide

Birds and energy, why it matters on World Migratory Bird Day

New PNAS article: Wise use of peatsoils essential for tackling climate change

VCS releases robust accounting framework for REDD+ Projects in Tropical Peatswamps

From WCDRR Sendai: Eco-DRR Report – Thursday 19 March

Countries turn to Ecosystems to Reduce Disaster Risk

From WCDRR Sendai: Eco-DRR Report – Monday 16 March

From WCDRR Sendai: Eco-DRR Report – Sunday 15 March

Wetlands International’s voluntary commitments to reducing disaster risk

From WCDRR Sendai: Eco-DRR Report – Saturday 14 March

From WCDRR Sendai: Eco-DRR Report – Friday 13 March

Focus on better water management and ecosystem restoration urgent at UN summit on Disasters

Focus op beter waterbeheer en ecosysteemherstel op VN top Rampenbestrijding hard nodig

News on Sendai post 1: Water and wetlands management central to reducing risk

Indonesia and Netherlands launch large coastal safety initiative in Java

APP struggles to meet commitment on peat-friendly pulpwood

WASH IT! alliance: one of 25 strategic partners of Dutch Ministry Foreign Affairs

Flamingo expert Alan Johnson passes on

A horizon scan of global conservation issues for 2015

Mangroves counter impacts of global warming

Calling an end to the search for ‘big ideas’

New guide launched at climate talks in Lima for financing wetland carbon initiatives

Natural fortification against typhoons

Statement on H5N8 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Poultry and Wild Birds

Spotlights on peatland hotspots at the climate convention in Lima

210 million people benefit from mangroves-associated fisheries

Leading Manufacturers and Retailers Announce support for Palm Oil Innovation Group

Next steps for peatlands at the 12th Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil

Deelnemers gezocht voor wijkenwedstrijd rond duurzaamheid

Mangroves Provide Measurable Risk Reduction Benefit to Coastal Communities from Storm Waves and Flooding

The Netherlands doesn’t succeed in reaching target for responsible soy

“Slappe pap verandert in stevige kust”

All for forests, forests for all!

Increasing the impact of Wetland Solutions

Wetlands International awards Staff Medal of Excellence to Daniel Blanco and Ritesh Kumar

Dr. W.J. Wolff & Ms. Ikal Angelei win Luc Hoffmann Medal

Launch new book “Downstream Voices” by internationally renowned author Fred Pearce

Wetlands International to award Luc Hoffmann Medal for Wetland Science and Conservation

Wetlands International Celebrates 60 year anniversary

Indonesia steps up audits of operations in peatlands and forests

In memory of Andres Kuresoo, our colleague and supporter

Peat restoration – the key solution for large peat-fires in Russia

Dutch experts assess flood risk reduction options for devastated Tacloban city, the Philippines

Former President Bill Clinton visits Aceh, Indonesia to view tsunami recovery

Uganda commits to providing safe drinking water

Network announces powerful new Global Paper Vision

EU energy ministers endorse unsustainable biofuels targets

Mauritania, Senegal and Russia commit to better cooperation for migratory waterbird conservation

Where was the role of the environment at the Regional Platform for DRR in the Americas?

Focus on wetlands at the Regional Platform for Disaster Risk of the Americas

River restoration for flood management in the Iberian Peninsula

Restoring the Marshes of Southern Iraq

Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day: Migratory Birds and Tourism

European experts develop plan for the recovery of Long-tailed Duck

European Parliament approves Invasive Alien Species regulation

IPCC emphasises global warming risks and role ecosystem based adaptation

Indonesia plans nature-based approach to restore coasts in Java and Bali

Spotlights on ‘Building with Nature’ by Netherlands and Indonesia

Boost to Wetlands International European Programme

Indonesia visits Netherlands to explore solutions for flood problems in Java

Miljoenen euro’s van Postcode Loterij om Filipijnen beter tegen rampen te beschermen

Blue Challenges, Green Opportunities: Wetlands Matter!

Conservation Groups Launch Global Freshwater Fish BioBlitz, Inviting Citizen Scientists to Help Monitor Fish Species

Wild birds not the source of Avian Influenza in Korea

Launch of the first online Global Freshwater Biodiversity Atlas

Divestments oil palm on peat has solid scientific basis

European Commission climate plans could spell disaster for wetlands

Wetlands International welcomes ground-breaking ruling against illegal destruction of Tripa Peat Swamp Forests