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Review meeting held in Bhitarkanika to develop an integrated management plan for the Ramsar site

A field mission was carried out in the Bhitarkanika Ramsar site from 31 August to 4 September 2021 by technical experts from GIZ and Wetlands […]

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Webinar Series: Managing wetlands – addressing the challenges of water security and climate change

Wetlands, ecosystems at the interface of land and water, have a significant role in ensuring water and climate security, given their role in the water […]

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We are turning 25! – Let’s celebrate with ideas on conserving wetlands by youth

Wetlands International South Asia is celebrating its silver jubilee anniversary this year. It was in 1996 that we began our work on wetlands conservation in […]

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All eyes on the Asian Wetland Symposium 2021!

The 9th Asian Wetland Symposium (AWS) is going to take place virtually from 5 – 9 July, 2021. AWS is a regional forum and provides […]

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Local Nature-based Solutions for conservation – how communities can make a difference!

Biodiversity is the base of life. The Anthropocene epoch marks humans as the prime drivers of nature degradation. The 2021 theme of World Biodiversity Day […]

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Wetlands International condoles demise of Satish Kumar

We at Wetlands International South Asia condole the sudden demise of our beloved colleague Satish Kumar. Satish was a Technical Officer with us, and was […]

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Online Training on Eco-DRR/EbA for Ramsar Sites and Protected Areas

Wetland ecosystems can reduce disaster risk and help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change. These landscapes (protected areas or Ramsar sites) can play […]

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The Nature of Biodiversity: Involving Local Stakeholders for Global Change

Alongside climate change, the unprecedented biodiversity loss due to human activity presents a global emergency. The preservation of biodiversity is essential for meeting global climate […]

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Bringing wetlands to classrooms!

Educating youth on wetlands is essential to increase public awareness and initiate conservation action. With the ambition of reaching out to the school community across […]

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Capacity development workshop for wetland committees of Sikkim

The hill-state of Sikkim has constituted wetland committees at the local level to provide a multi-stakeholder platform for management of their diverse wetland regime. These […]