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Revisiting management plan for Chilika

The ecological restoration of Chilika stands out as a model for wetlands wise use. Being a dynamic ecosystem, Chilika has undergone several changes in the […]

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Call for integrated management of high-altitude wetlands of North East India

A North Eastern Region consultation workshop on integrated management of wetlands was organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Forest […]

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Ramsar COP13 Side Event: Promoting wise use of wetlands in South Asia

Sustainable development of South Asia is closely linked to the health of the region’s wetlands. The Contracting Parties to Ramsar Convention within the region have committed […]

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17th World Lake Conference Side Event: Issues and management challenges of lake basin management in South Asia

The South Asia region is endowed by a range of wetlands, exhibiting enormous diversity based on their genesis, geographical location, hydrological regimes and climatic factors. […]

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Eleventh Annual General Body Meeting

The General Body of Wetlands International South Asia forms the apex of governance, providing strategic and policy directions to the organisation. The Eleventh Annual General […]

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Annual Meeting of the Honorary Members

The Honorary Members provide a widened expertise base within Wetlands International South Asia Society. The Members were inducted in the General Body in 2012. Annual Meeting […]

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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, […]

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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, […]