40th Anniversary celebrations in Geneva, Switzerland
Greetings everyone:
Ramsar Convention 40th Anniversary Celebration Video
As you all know, 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of the Ramsar Convention. Originally created to preserve wetlands as a vital habitat for waterfowl, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands has inspired significant advances over the past 40 years. Conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local and national action and international cooperation has helped sustain the diverse socio-economic benefits that wetlands deliver to people throughout the world.
In this video, Ramsar Convention Secretary General, Anada Tiéga, reminds everyone of the crucial role wetlands play in sustaining the quantity and quality of water needed now… and for future generations. Ambassador Martinelli, Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office, Switzerland and Ambassador Sajjadi, Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office, Islamic Republic of Iran also shared the importance of wetlands.
Ramsar 40th Celebration Meet Our Guests Video
The May 19, 2011 reception for the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands celebrated international and national partnerships on the occasion of the Convention's 40th Anniversary. In this video, meet guests including Ramsar Focal Points Olivier Biber (Switzerland), Aree Wattana Tummarkird (Thailand), Rafael Gonzalez (Paraguay) to learn about Ramsar´s work in several countries. You will also hear about partnership progress from John Scanlon, Secretary General of CITES, and Goran Gugic, Managing Director, Lonjsko Polje Nature Park (Croatia).
Best regards, The Ramsar Secretariat
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Sandra HAILS
CEPA Programme Officer
Ramsar Convention Secretariat
Rue Mauverney 28, 1196 Gland, Switzerland
hails@ramsar.org
Tel: +41 22 9990176
Fax: +41 22 9990169
www.ramsar.org/CEPA-Programme/
