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Sarovar Newsletter Series
Sarovar is the newsletter of Wetlands International South Asia (Regd.)
We safeguard and restore wetlands for people and nature
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Asian Waterbird Census
Waterbirds are one of the key indicators of wetlands health. Wetlands provide feeding, resting, roosting and foraging habitats for these charismatic species. We work with […]
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Wetland values, status and trends
Systematic knowledge on wetlands values and status and trends form the basis of sound decision making on wetlands.
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What Are Wetlands?
Wetlands occur where water meets land. They include mangroves, peatlands and marshes, rivers and lakes, deltas, floodplains and flooded forests, rice-fields, and even coral reefs. Wetlands exist in every country and in every climatic zone, from the polar regions to the tropics, and from high altitudes to dry regions. Read more...
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Healthy Wetland Nature
Wetlands teem with life, supporting a diverse range of plant and animal species. For several rare and endangered ones, these are indeed the last refuge.
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Wetland Management Planning – A Methodology Manual for Managers
The wetland management planning manual provides a stepwise approach to formulate an integrated management plan. Compiled based on existing guidelines and best practices, this manual caters […]
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The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for Water and Wetlands
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB), co-authored by Wetlands International, emphasises the enormous economic value of wetlands.
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The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for Water and Wetlands: A Contribution to CBD COP11
The draft report “The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for Water and Wetlands” was released as a contribution to the 11th meeting of the Conference […]
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The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for Water and Wetlands: A contribution to Rio +20 (Briefing Note)
This TEEB for Water and Wetlands Brief introduces the new initiative, presents initial ideas on the benefits and questions to be explored over the coming months.
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Biorights in Theory and Practice: A financing mechanism for linking poverty alleviation and environmental conservation
Bio-rights is an innovative financing mechanism for reconciling poverty alleviation and environmental conservation. By providing micro-credits for sustainable development, the approach enables local communities to […]