In the spirit of this year’s theme for International Women’s Day: #GivetoGain, the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands is proud to present the 2026 cohort of “Women Changemakers in the World of Wetlands.” These 12 courageous women are leading positive change.
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The need to reverse wetland degradation, in addition to the recognition of benefits associated with wetland restoration has led to the initiation of numerous restoration projects globally. Ecosystems support all life on Earth. The healthier our ecosystems are, the healthier the planet & its people.
An engaging evening at the 2026 Geneva Gender Debate brought together leaders and experts to reflect on the motion: “This House believes that countries should adopt a feminist approach to peace and security to address today's global security challenges.”
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#ExcitingNews: France has designated an Alpine peatland and a lowland river complex as its newest Wetlands of International Importance.
Details: www.ramsar.org/news/france-...
#WetlandsWednesday #WetlandsofInternationalImportance #France #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture
When we drain a wetland, we don't just lose water; we lose the cure for future diseases and we erase the heritage of the communities who act as its stewards.
As we celebrate #WorldWildlifeDay, let us remember the healing power of plants.
#WetlandsMatter #WWD2026 #MedicinalAromaticPlants
#WorldWildlifeDay: For thousands of years, wetlands have been the cradle of healing. From the sacred lotus used in traditional therapies across Asia, to the sweet flag root used in Europe and the Americas, our wetlands are reservoirs of health.
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Taking place this week on 4 March 2026, from 13:00 to 15:00 GMT.
Join the online conference to hear from leading voices in the Rights of Wetlands movement!
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Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) are essential for both human health and ecological balance. They play a crucial role in supporting ecosystems by stabilizing soils, promoting biodiversity and providing essential resources for pollinators, such as bees and hummingbirds.
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People have coexisted with wetlands since prehistory, making use of their beneficial services while averting unintended consequences.
Integrating traditional knowledge into conservation strategies enhances wetland protection.
#CelebratingWetlands #WetlandsandCulture
Wetlands cover a small percentage of the Earth’s surface, yet they are essential systems.
🍀 Rich in biodiversity and important to human life, they serve as water sources and natural purifiers.
🏞️ A world without wetlands is a world without water.
Ahead of International Women's Day, the International Gender Champions, the Club Diplomatique de Genève & the Geneva Graduate Institute are hosting the 7th Geneva Gender Debate. The Secretary General will participate as a debater.
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📕Or see the full Special Issue on #Wetlands in a Changing #Climate here ⤵️
natureconservation.pensoft.net/issue/5008/
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#WetlandsWednesday: Save the date for the webinar on the Mediterranean Wetland Outlook 3 and the Mediterranean Wetlands Geoportal.
Date: 1️⃣9️⃣ March 2026
Details: ➡️ medwet.org/save-the-dat...
#ExcitingNews: Austria has designated a new #RamsarSite that is part of a cross-border national park with Czechia. Characterized by a diverse ecology, Transboundary Ramsar Site Podyjí – Thayatal National Park, Part Austria includes a lake and a swamp forest.
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Wetlands not only hold most of our available fresh water, they improve its quality by naturally filtering pollutants and provide a home for 40% of the species on our planet.
For all life to thrive, urgent action is needed to protect wetlands.
#WaterIsLife #WeNeedWetlands #CelebratingWetlands
Wetlands provide numerous beneficial services for people and wildlife. Some of these services include:
🐟 Providing habitat for wildlife
💧 Protecting and improving water quality
🌊 Storing floodwaters and reducing flood risks
🌱 Maintaining surface water flow during dry periods
#CelebratingWetlands
Wetlands are essential for human lives and biodiversity.
It is urgent that we raise national and global awareness about wetlands in order to reverse their rapid loss and encourage actions to conserve and restore them. #WeNeedWetlands
Imagine being able to spot early warning signs like shifts in water levels or thinning vegetation in a wetland before they become a crisis on the ground.
With today’s mapping tools, those changes can be tracked faster and more clearly than ever.
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On the edges of rivers, along vast coastlines and in the heart of dense forests, wetlands breathe life into our planet.
Wetlands have always been more than just ecosystems, they are places of hope and resilience, and by working together we can ensure they continue to thrive well into the future.
Registration for the 67th meeting of the Standing Committee (SC67), to be held from 4 to 8 May 2026 at the Secretariat headquarters in Gland, Switzerland, is open via the following link:
➡️ contacts.ramsar.org/reg/ml/sc.
#SC67 #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture #WetlandsMatter
Sustainable tourism, including ecotourism, is a cross-cutting activity that can contribute to the achievement of the #SDGs.
Protecting wetlands ensures that tourism development remains responsible, inclusive and future-focused.
#GlobalTourismResilienceDay
Wetlands are home to a huge and diverse population of plants and animal life.
💰 But safeguarding them requires coordinated action from governments, businesses and communities.
🏞️ If we get it right, our wetlands and their inhabitants can continue to thrive, to the benefit of us all.
💚 This #ValentinesDay, show some love to wetlands!
Visit a local wetland, reduce pollution, support conservation efforts and spread awareness today.
Let’s return the love by protecting and restoring these important ecosystems.
#LoveWetlands #WeNeedWetlands
#ExcitingNews: South Africa has designated Agulhas Plain as its 32nd Wetland of International Importance. This #RamsarSite encompasses an extensive and ecologically significant coastal plain at the southernmost tip of the African continent.
Details: www.ramsar.org/news/south-a...
For #WorldWetlandsDay2026, IWMI and Biodiversity Sri Lanka explored how Sri Lanka’s Tank Cascade System strengthens climate resilience and water security, with insights on rights-based wetland management.
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The 2026 theme for #WorldWetlandsDay, wetlands and traditional knowledge, draws attention to a reality that has shaped wetland stewardship for centuries.
Read the latest op-ed by Dr Musonda Mumba: africarenewal.un.org/en/magazine/...
Add your statement to our wall of pledges for #WorldWetlandsDay!
It is urgent that we raise national and global awareness about wetlands in order to reverse their rapid loss and encourage actions to conserve and restore them.
www.worldwetlandsday.org/pledges
Spot on - Julie Mulonga, CEO of Wetlands East Africa
“Wetlands are the lifeblood of our environment. They deserve every ounce of our passion and commitment.” 👏
People are starting to see wetlands differently, they’re realizing they’re not wastelands but sources of life, says Julie Mulonga, PhD.
Wetlands are the lifeblood of our environment. They deserve every ounce of our passion and commitment.
Read more: africarenewal.un.org/en/magazine/...
A photo of the article header and hero image, reading: Critical wetland in Angola gets formal Ramsar recognition. The image also contains a photo of an African elephant walking through the wetland.
In a remote part of Angola, Lisima Lya Mwono supplies water to the region’s rivers and supports wildlife. This vital ecosystem has been designated by @ramsar.org and the government of Angola as the country’s first Wetland of International Importance.
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