CONTRACTING PARTIES WHOSE NATIONAL REPORTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ANALYSIS
Europe (40):
Albania,
Armenia,
Austria,
Belarus,
Belgium,
Bulgaria,
Czech Republic,
Croatia, Denmark,
Estonia,
Finland,
France,
Georgia,
Germany,
Greece,
Hungary,
Iceland,
Ireland,
Italy,
Latvia,
Liechtenstein,
Lithuania,
Monaco,
Netherlands,
Norway,
Poland,
Portugal,
Republic of Moldova,
Romania,
Russian Federation,
Slovak Republic,
Slovenia,
Spain,
Sweden,
Switzerland,
The FYR of Macedonia,
Turkey,
Ukraine,
United Kingdom and
Yugoslavia.
In order to facilitate the assessment of implementation progress and future priorities and needs, the statistics are structured using the 21 Operational Objective "themes" of the new Strategic Plan. To help this, relevant actions in COP8 National Planning Tool have been identified in relation to each of the new Strategic Plan's Themes and Operational Objectives. The available indicators are listed under each section in the tables below.
NOTE: Certain Operational Objective "themes" of the new Strategic Plan may have not relevant actions in COP8 National Reports, or have no actions relevant to Contracting parties. On the other hand, some indicators may have some relevance for more than one Operational Objective "theme". Finally, for most indicators total that is used to calculate the percentages is the total number of National Reports in the analysis (i.e. total number of Contracting Parties whose National Reports are included in the database). Where this is not the case, it is indicated in the indicator description.
KEY TO TABLE HEADINGS
PCTYES: Percent of Contracting Parties answering YES.
PCTPRG: Percent of Contracting parties answering YES or PARTLY or IN PROGRESS. That is, some progress in relation to the relevant indicator has been made.
| Description | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| 1.1. WETLAND INVENTORY | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Comprehensive wetland inventory with national coverage | 27.5 | 72.5 |
| National wetland database | 30.0 | 57.5 |
| 1.2. WETLAND ASSESSMENT | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Regular internal reviews to identify factors potentially altering ecological character of Ramsar sites | 57.5 | 82.5 |
| 2.1. POLICY INSTRUMENTS FOR WETLANDS WISE USE | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| National Wetland policy or similar instrument | 37.5 | 72.5 |
| Ramsar obligations considered in national environmental policies and plans | 90.0 | 97.5 |
| 2.2. DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW AND AMENDMENT OF POLICIES, LEGISLATION INSTITUTIONS AND PRACTICES | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Review of laws and institutions related to wetlands | 42.5 | 65.0 |
| Review of all government plans and policies which may impact wetlands | 35.0 | 60.0 |
| Rewiew of national institutions related to wetlands to ensure that resources are available to implement the Convention | 52.5 | 55.0 |
| Enviromental Impact Assessment required for any action which can potentially affect any wetland | 47.5 | 92.5 |
| Enviromental Impact Assessment carried out in all likely cases of change in ecological character of Ramsar wetlands | 47.5 | 82.5 |
| Economic valuation of wetlands required as part of impact assessment | 27.5 | 52.5 |
| 3.1. METHODOLOGIES FOR WETLAND CONSERVATION AND WISE USE | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Review of resource materials related to wetland management policies and practices | 27.5 | 42.5 |
| 3.4. INTEGRATION OF WETLAND POLICIES INTO BROADER PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT FROM LOCAL TO NATIONAL SCALES | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Implementation of integrated management approaches (river basins/coastal zones) | 42.5 | 82.5 |
| 4.1. RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Assessment to identify priority wetlands for restoration or rehabilitation | 27.5 | 75.0 |
| Resource information on wetland restoration | 72.5 | 77.5 |
| 5.1. INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Resource information on wetland management available in relation to invasive species | 55.0 | 57.5 |
| 6.1. LOCAL COMMUNITIES, INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AND CULTURAL VALUES | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Promotion of local stakeholder management of wetlands | 77.5 | 85.0 |
| Govt support to site managers [and local communities] in monitoring ecological character of Ramsar sites | 72.5 | 77.5 |
| Wetland site management committees in place | 67.5 | 77.5 |
| Govt support for the application of traditional knowledge and management practices | 60.0 | 67.5 |
| 7.1. PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Efforts to encourage private sector support for wetland conservation | 55.0 | 67.5 |
| Efforts to encourage private sector involvement in monitoring ecological character | 25.0 | 35.0 |
| 8.1. INCENTIVES | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Review of incentive measures | 22.5 | 37.5 |
| 9.1. COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Actions to identify regional EPA needs | 65.0 | 70.0 |
| Actions to assist in the development of international CEPA resource materials | 30.0 | 35.0 |
| Support to international programmes that encourage transfer of information, knowledge and skills among wetland education centres and educators | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Task force to review national status of wetland CEPA | 17.5 | 37.5 |
| Country has encouraged the establishment of educational centres at wetland sites | 72.5 | 85.0 |
| Support to wetlands CEPA exists in all facilities [e.g. museums,etc] | 10.0 | 62.5 |
| Wetland issues incorporated into curricula | 25.0 | 67.5 |
| Voluntary contribution to Outreach programme made | 10.0 | 12.5 |
| Steps to provide internet access to Ramsar sites managers | 50.0 | 60.0 |
| 10.1. APPLICATION OF THE STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Directory of potential Ramsar sites with national coverage | 80.0 | 90.0 |
| Systematic approach to identify sites at national level | 65.0 | 70.0 |
| Special attention to identify suitable sites of under represented wetland types | 72.5 | 75.0 |
| Designation of Ramsar sites not previously protected | 40.0 | 40.0 |
| All suitable shared wetlands designated as Ramsar sites | 20.5 | 69.2 |
| 11.1. MAINTENANCE OF THE ECOLOGICAL CHARACTER OF RAMSAR SITES | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Measures to maintain ecological character of Ramsar sites documented | 72.5 | 90.0 |
| All Ramsar sites with management plans in place | 12.5 | |
| Zoning measures being used to regulate activities in those wetlands where it is warranted | 75.0 | 85.0 |
| Strict protection measures being used to regulate activities in those wetlands where it is warranted | 70.0 | 77.5 |
| 11.2. MONITORING THE CONDITION OF RAMSAR SITES, INCLUDING APPLICATION OF ARTICLE 3.2 AND MONTREUX RECORD | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Regular internal reviews to identify factors potentially altering ecological character of Ramsar sites | 57.5 | 82.5 |
| Application of RAM recommendations (note: only for CPs with sites in Montreux Record and RAMs completed prior to COP7) | 45.5 | 81.8 |
| 12.1. INVENTORY AND INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF SHARED WETLANDS AND HYDROLOGICAL BASINS | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Implementation of integrated management approaches (river basins/coastal zones) | 42.5 | 82.5 |
| Cooperative management of shared wetlands | 38.5 | 41.0 |
| 12.2. COOPERATIVE MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT OF SHARED WETLAND-DEPENDENT SPECIES | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Data on bird populations gathered regularly | 82.5 | 85.0 |
| 13.1. COLLABORATION WITH OTHER MULTILATERAL AGREEMENTS AND INSTITUTIONS | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Mechanism at national level to coordinate / integrate implementation of international / regional conventions /treaties to which country is signatory | 52.5 | 52.5 |
| Review of Joint Work Plan Ramsar-CBD to establish priority areas of cooperation | 35.0 | 37.5 |
| 14.1. SHARING OF EXPERTISE AND INFORMATION | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Activites (exchange of information, technical assistance and expertise) with regard to South-South cooperation | 17.5 | 22.5 |
| Ramsar sites twinned with those in other CPs | 52.5 | 60.0 |
| 15.1. PROMOTING INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT THE CONSERVATION AND WISE USE OF WETLANDS | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Project proposals submitted to funding agencies which were intended to assist Ramsar implementation | 50.0 | 52.5 |
| CP government represented in governing bodies or scientific advisory bodies of multilateral donors or the GEF | 37.5 | 40.0 |
| Development assistance agencies allocating funds for wetland related projects on a regular basis | 37.5 | 50.0 |
| 15.2. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS AND ASSESSMENTS AS PART OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (INCLUDING FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC INVESTMENTS) AFFECTING WETLANDS | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| EIA required for any action which can potentially affect any wetland | 47.5 | 92.5 |
| CP government represented in governing bodies or scientific advisory bodies of multilateral donors or the GEF | 37.5 | 40.0 |
| 18.1. INSTITUTIONAL AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY OF CONTRACTING PARTIES | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Review of national institutions related to wetlands to ensure that resources are available to implement the Convention | 52.5 | 55.0 |
| National Ramsar Committee or similar body | 55.0 | 72.5 |
| Mechanism at national level to coordinate / integrate implementation of international / regional conventions /treaties | 52.5 | 52.5 |
| Funds allocated to conservation and wise use of wetlands | 82.5 | 82.5 |
| 19.1. WORKING WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION PARTNERS (IOPs) AND OTHERS | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| National Ramsar Committee or similar body includes representatives of International Organisation Partners | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| 20.1. TRAINING | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Analysis of training needs for implementing wise use guidelines | 20.0 | 30.0 |
| Review of training opportunities | 25.0 | 42.5 |
| Development of training activities and modules | 37.5 | 40.0 |
| Training provided to wetland managers through personal exchanges for on-job training | 60.0 | 62.5 |
| Support to Wetlands for the Future style initiatives (Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe and Africa) | 10.0 | 12.5 |
| 21.1. MEMBERSHIP OF THE CONVENTION | PCTYES EUROPE |
PCTPRG EUROPE |
| Actions made to recruit new CPs (for CPs neighbour or having regular dealings or diplomatic-level dialogue with non-CPs) | 71.4 | 71.4 |
For
further information about the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, please contact
the Ramsar Convention Bureau, Rue Mauverney 28, CH-1196 Gland, Switzerland
(tel +41 22 999 0170, fax +41 22 999 0169, e-mail mailto:ramsar@ramsar.org).
Posted 8 November 2002, Carlos Villalba, Ramsar.
