The wetland ecosystem in india is spread over a wide range of varied cli matic conditions, from the wetlands in. It includes all lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps and. A ramsar site is a wetland site designated to be of international importance under the ramsar convention the convention on wetlands, known as the ramsar convention, is an intergovernmental environmental treaty established in 1971 by unesco, which came into force in 1975. It is one of the first intergovernmental treaties for the conservation of natural resources. The convention on wetlands ramsar, iran, 1971 is an.
The apsley marshes ramsar site is located on the east. When japan became a contracting party to the ramsar convention in 1980, kushiroshitugen became japans first ramsar site. Coorong, and lakes alexandrina and albert ramsar management plan foreword the coorong and lower murray lakes is one of australia s most significant wetlands and because of its waterbird habitats it was designated a wetland of. Australian ramsar site nomination guidelines module 4 of the national guidelines for ramsar wetlands implementing the ramsar convention in australia wat251. Rearrange individual pages or entire files in the desired order. Pdf the wetlands of the cruces river are the first chilean ramsar site, with which chile adhered in 1981 to the convention of ramsar, a convention. The convention on wetlands ramsar, iran, 1971 is one of the oldest of the global. Flamingos mos1 first meeting of the signatories to the. The convention on wetlands of international importance, called the ramsar convention, is the intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
This plan of management was adopted on august 2006 and was prepared pursuant to section 38 of the national parks and wildlife act 1972. The nairobi convention is a partnership between governments, civil society and the private sector, working towards a prosperous western indian ocean region with healthy rivers, coasts and oceans. Uk11074 page 6 of 6 thursley and ockley bog produced by jn cc. The potential offshore wind production area in spain would then roughly be of 111,931 km 2, or 50. The ramsar convention provides a framework for voluntary international cooperation for wetland conservation. The convention on wetlands of international importance. They provide refuge, breeding sites and food to animals and plants and are an important part of the landscape. By adopting a mean wind turbine array density of 6 mwkm 2, the potential installed power production capacity could approximately be local wind speed depending of 671,586 mw. A guide to the convention on wetlands, ramsar, iran, 1971 w hen the ramsar manualwas first compiled by t. The convention covers a very wide variety of wetland habitats including rivers, lakes, ponds, marshes, coastal areas, estuaries, bogs and even coral reefs.
The convention on wetlands of international importance ramsar. Government of india opertionalized national wetland. Further information and guidance in support of ramsar site designations are provided in the strategic framework and guidelines for the future development of the list of wetlands of international importance ramsar wise use handbook 17, 4th edition. Nov 18, 2015 a read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. The conventions headquarters are in gland, switzerland, and it works closely with the international union for the conservation of nature. The ramsar convention is an international environmental treaty with the mission. Once completed, the ris and accompanying map s should be submitted to the ramsar secretariat. Convention on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat ramsar, iran, 2. Barrea 1 information sheet on ramsar wetlands categories approved by recommendation 4. It grew out of date quickly, however, especially because the work completed by the conference of the. Information sheet on ramsar wetlands ris, page 3 b describe briefly the type of boundary delineation applied.
The wetlands, or ramsar, convention is the oldest of the global nature conser vation treaties, and the only one to deal with a particular ecosystem type. Ramsar wetlands are recognised as having international importance under the convention on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat, known as the ramsar convention. Site name designation date last publication date area ha state 1 2078 nalsarovar 2012 09 24 2012 09 24 12000 gujarat 2 462 harike lake 1990 03 23 1990 03 23 4100 punjab 3 230 keoladeo national park 1981 10 01 1981 10 01 2873 rajasthan 4 229 chilika lake 1981 10 01 1981 10 01 116500 orissa. Australias ramsar implementation plan 20162018, in contributing to the goals and targets of the ramsar strategic plan. Include in which part of the country and which large administrative regions the site lies and the location of the nearest large town. Wetlands reduce drought ensuring the wise use of wetlands to keep the planet cool the conventions mission.
The ramsar convention aims to halt the worldwide loss of wetlands and to conserve, through wise use and management, those that remain. The ramsar convention takes a broad approach in determining the wetlands which. Coorong, and lakes alexandrina and albert and ramsar. This new report, important bird areas and potential ramsar sites in europe, is a most valuable contribution from one of our international organisation partners, birdlife international, towards assisting ramsar s contracting parties throughout europe in achieving this vision for the list. Goals and targets from ramsar strategic plan 2016 2024 indicators. A guide to the convention on wetlands ramsar, iran, 1971. Role of wetlands in carbon storage and sequestration. Park management and ramsar plan bool lagoon game reserve and hacks lagoon conservation park 2006. Status as at december 2018 or over period 2016 to 2018 goal 1. Addressing the drivers of wetland loss and degradation consistent with ramsar indicators. Ramsar designation of iba complete 1 iba ramsar site ramsar criteria iba iba name iba area ha ramsar site name area ha2456. Wetlands are transitional areas between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems where the water table is usually at or near the surface, or the land is covered under shallow water. Important bird areas and potential ramsar sites in europe.
Informea provides easy access to information on meas. Ramsar sites are internationally recognised wetland sites, protected under the terms of the ramsar convention on wetlands, which was developed and adopted by participating nations at a meeting in ramsar, iran, on 2 february 1971. A series of online handbooks presents the guidelines adopted by the conference of the parties. The list of wetlands of international importance ramsar. The ramsar convention is the oldest multilateral international conservation convention and the only one to deal with one habitat or ecosystem type, wetlands. Information sheet on ramsar wetlands ris 20092012 version categories approved by recommendation 4. Ramsar convention, after the iranian city in which it was adopted in 1971. The convention on wetlands of international importance, called the ramsar convention, is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. The riverland ramsar site management plan 20102015 watering plan, there are some practicalities and factors that also need to be considered such as, current health status and ability to get water to the site. The convention on wetlands of international importance the ramsar convention was signed in ramsar, iran on 2 february 1971.
United nations information portal on multilateral environmental agreements. Achieving blue growth through maritime spatial planning. Ramsar implementation planreport against indicators. The memorandum of understanding on the conservation of high andean flamingos and their habitats was concluded in 2008 and has been signed by the authorities of bolivia, chile and peru. List of parties to the ramsar convention wikipedia. At the end of 2010, 160 states were contracting parties to the convention, and the worldwide total of sites was 1,920. Introduction the mission of the ramsar convention on wetlands is to promote conservation and wise use of. Davis and published in 1994, it was enthusiastically welcomed as an essential vade mecumthrough the sometimes bewildering world of ramsar resolutions, guidelines, and terminology. This presentation provides an overview of the victorian. Though the central ramsar message is the need for the sustainable use of all wetlands, the flagship of the convention is the list of wetlands of international importance the ramsar list presently, the parties have designated for this list more than 2,060 wetlands for special protection. Ramsar convention is an intergovernmental treaty for the conservation. The ramsar convention takes a broad approach in determining the.
Meeting obligations to protect ramsar wetlands vii auditorgenerals comments wetlands are a vital part of the natural environment. In 1971, an international convention was held in ramsar, iran and participants signed a treaty entitled, the convention on wetlands of international importance, especially as waterfowl habitat. It is important that you read the accompanying explanatory note and guidelines document before completing this form. International or the ramsar convention bureau, concerning the legal status of any country, territory or area. Ramsar sites in india pdf the list of ramsar sites related to wetland in india comprises indian wetlands deemed to be of international importance under the ramsar convention. You can consult treaty texts and provisions of decisions and resolutions adopted by the governing bodies of meas. Media in category ramsar convention the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. Ramsar sites 1, cobourg peninsula 2, kakadu national park 3, moulting lagoon 4, logan lagoon 5, lavinia 6, pitt waterorielton lagoon 7, apsley marshes 8, east coast cape barren island lagoons 9, flood plain lower ringarooma river 10, jocks lagoon 11, interlaken lake crescent 12, little waterhouse lake, corner inlet 14, barmah forest 15. The ramsar convention on wetlands was adopted over twenty years ago as the first of the.
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