Data and information needs - A framework for Ramsar data and information needs Corporate author Ramsar Convention Secretariat Monograph Ramsar Handbooks for the Wise Use of Wetlands (4th edition) Date 2010 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-085317) Publisher | Place of publication Ramsar Convention Secretariat | Gland, Switzerland Pages 36 p. Document type Chapter in monography Language English Field of application International Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Wetlands Data collection/reporting Abstract This 4th edition of the Ramsar handbooks replaces all previous editions of this series. It includes relevant guidance adopted by several meetings of the Conference of the Parties, in particular COP7 (1999), COP8 (2002), COP9 (2005), and COP10 (2008), as well as selected background documents presented at these COPs. 1)Wise use of wetlands; 2)national wetland policies; 3) laws and institutions; 4) Full text ANA-085317.pdf Website www.ramsar.org Other references Treaty Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat Treaty | Multilateral | Ramsar | Feb 2, 1971 Keyword: Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Birds, Protection of habitats, Wetlands, Monitoring, Management/conservation, Migratory species, Coastal zone management, Protected area, Land-use planning Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000531)