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Ramsar handbooks for the wise use of wetlands

Corporate author
Ramsar Convention Bureau
Date
2000
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-065848)
Publisher | Place of publication
Ramsar Convention Bureau | Gland, Switzerland
ISBN
N: 2-940073-26-0
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Wetlands
Abstract

Intro:The Convention work plan 2000-2002 1. Wise use of wetlands 2. Developing and implementing national wetland policies 3. Reviewing laws and institutions to promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands 4. Integrating wetland conservation and wise use into river basin management 5. Establishing and strengthening local communities and indigenous people 's participation in the management of wetlands 6. Promoting the conservation and wise use of wetlands through communication, education and public awareness - the outreach programme of the convention on wetlands 7. Strategic framework and guidelines for the future development of the list of wetlands of international importance 8. Frameworks for managing wetlands of international importance and other wetlands 9. Guidelines for international cooperation under the Ramsar convention on wetlands

References - Literature

Reference

The Ramsar Convention manual. A guide to the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat

Author: Davis T.J. (ed)

Publisher: Ramsar Convention Bureau | Gland, Switzerland | 1994

Literature | International

Keyword: Land-use planning, Wetlands

Source: IUCN (ID: MON-052504)

Other references

Treaty

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat

Treaty | Multilateral | Ramsar |

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)