The Ramsar 40th Anniversary Message for October: "Sharing Our Wetlands in Vital"

Greetings from the Ramsar Secretariat,

The Ramsar 40th Anniversary Message for October is "Sharing Our Wetlands in Vital"

Many wetlands are international systems lying across the boundaries of two or more States, or are part of river basins that include more than one State. The health of these wetlands is dependent upon the quality and quantity of the transboundary water supply from rivers, streams, lakes, or underground aquifers. The best intentions of countries on either side of those frontiers can be frustrated without a framework for international discussion and cooperation toward mutual benefits.

Increased biodiversity and conservation of natural resources are results of well-managed transboundary water resources. Many of the wetland fauna, including some fish species, waterbirds, insects such as butterflies and dragonflies, and mammals such as otters, are migratory species whose conservation and management also require international cooperation.

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With kind regards from the Ramsar Secretariat
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Sandra HAILS
CEPA Programme Officer
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