🎉Happy International Youth Day! The Convention on Wetlands is committed to empowering young people as active leaders in wetland conservation and ensuring their voices are represented in decision-making. Learn more: www.ramsar.org/document/res... #YouthAndWetlands #WetlandsWednesday

The Secretary General will be attending the #UNCCDCOP17. As Parties come together at #Cop17Mongolia, we have an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration & place wetlands at the centre of efforts to address land degradation, drought & water security. #WetlandsRestoration

The #UNCCDCOP17 will be hosted by Mongolia from 17 to 28 August 2026 under the theme Restoring Land. Restoring Hope. At #Cop17Mongolia, bringing wetlands into the land restoration agenda provides an opportunity to advance more integrated action for land, water, biodiversity and climate.

#ExcitingNews: India has added Glaw Lake as its 101st Wetland of International Importance. This #RamsarSite is a freshwater lake found within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary in the Eastern Himalayas, a biodiversity hotspot. Learn more: www.ramsar.org/news/india-d...

On this International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Dayana Blanco Quiroga from Bolivia shares a powerful message from Lake Uru Uru: wetlands are life. #IndigenousDay #IndigenousPeoples #Wetlands #ProtectWetlands #ValueWetlands

Today is #IndigenousDay! Wetlands hold immense importance for Indigenous Peoples. Often part of their traditional territories, they sustain livelihoods and support the wellbeing of communities. Recognizing their rights and knowledge is essential to ensuring these ecosystems are protected.

The Eskandar Firouz Night was held on 1 August 2026 at Ferdowsi Cinema in Iran, to mark the centenary of Eskandar Firouz's birth & celebrate his remarkable environmental legacy. Eskandar, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 93, was one of the visionary founders of the Convention on Wetlands.

5️⃣5️⃣ years on, Eskandar Firouz's vision continues to inspire global action to protect wetlands. 💚 As we celebrate his life and legacy, we also reaffirm our shared commitment to carrying forward his ambition to safeguard wetlands. #WetlandsLegacy #WetlandsMatter

#CelebratingEskandarFirouz: Today we celebrate Eskandar Firouz, honouring his enduring legacy and his pioneering role in establishing the Convention on Wetlands, which continues to guide global wetland conservation. #EskandarFirouz #Wetlands #ValueWetlands

The @unbiodiversity.bsky.social Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI), SBI-7 is currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya, in preparation for the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (#CBDCOP17) which will take place in Yerevan, Armenia, from October 19 to 30, 2026. #WetlandsWednesday #KMGBF

Decades of draining wetlands, straightening rivers, sealing soils and degrading natural landscapes have left communities far more vulnerable to its impacts. Restoring wetlands is essential to rebuilding natural resilience. On this #WetlandsWednesday, let us protect wetlands because we need them.

🍀As the climate crisis intensifies, mangroves are gaining long-overdue recognition for their role in protecting both people and the planet. 🌊 Greater investment in mangrove conservation and restoration is essential to safeguard the communities and wildlife that depend on these ecosystems.

#EuropeHeatWave: Baking temperatures across Europe have driven water levels on the Danube to record lows hitting tourism hard. Listen to the Secretary General as she discusses the impact of the record-low river levels and why protecting wetlands is essential. ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-j3...

#ExcitingNews: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has added Soudah Waterfall as its second Wetland of International Importance. This spring-fed waterfall with a year-round water supply is a rare feature on the arid Arabian Peninsula. Read more: www.ramsar.org/news/kingdom...

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. www.ramsar.org/our-work/act...

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.” ©: Patrick Anderseck

#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

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. ➡️ wildlifeday.org/en

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. www.graduateinstitute.ch/communicatio...

#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. www.ramsar.org/news/austria...

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

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