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Asian Waterbird Census Publications

The AWC gives us insights to help decision-making on waterbird and wetland conservation. Data collected by thousands of volunteers is presented in this page as […]

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Thirteenth Governing Body Meeting

The Governing Body of Wetlands International South Asia met on September 21, 2018 to consider the annual report and financial statements for 2017-18. New initiatives, […]

Blog

Mangroves and right to life

On September 17, 2018, Bombay High Court declared “The destruction of mangroves offends the fundamental right of citizens under Article 21 (right to life) of […]

News

Building Capacity of Wetlands Managers of Southern Indian States

Wetlands management cuts across disciplines, sectors and stakeholders. Building the capacity of wetlands managers is therefore crucial for ensuring that wetlands are managed sustainably. Wetlands […]

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Celebrating India’s Independence Day

On August 15, 2018, Wetlands International South Asia celebrated India’s 72nd Independence Day. A flag unfurling ceremony was held at the office in presence of the […]

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Meeting held with Chilika Development Authority scientists to discuss Chilika management plan upgradation

In 2002, Chilika Lagoon became the first Asian Ramsar Site to be delisted from Montreux Record, following a successful hydrological restoration and basin-scale management interventions, […]

Blog

Wetlands as natural infrastructure for water security

Enhancing natural infrastructure such as wetlands means giving space and protection to these ecosystems.

News

Chilika is now the single largest habitat for Irrawaddy Dolphins in the world

Chilika, one of the first two wetlands to be designated as Ramsar Sites in India, has the unique distinction of having a resident population of […]

White-headed Duck survey in Pakistan: 2002

The White-headed Duck survey in Pakistan in 2002 was organised by Wetlands International’s Asian Regional Office in Malaysia. The survey is funded by the Convention […]

Invisible Connections: Why migrating shorebirds need the Yellow Sea

This book and its wonderful photographs by Jan van de Kam bring to life the dramatic journeys of migratory shorebirds in the East Asian – […]