Journal articles: 'Ramsar Convention'

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Bowman, Michael J. "Ramsar Convention." International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law 10, no. 4 (1995): 547–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/157180895x00286.

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Poul, S. V., A.U. Nirwal, and V.F. Dabhade. "India's New Ramsar Sites: Review on Wetlands Need Protection." International Journal of Advance and Applied Research 5, no. 27 (August 30, 2024): 107–8. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13860599.

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Ramsar sites are wetlands designated to be international importance under the Ramsar Convention of 1971. Union Environment Ministry announced three new Ramsar sites in August 2024. India has 85 such sites covering 13, 58,068 hectares.

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Jensen, Jeanette, and Alex Gardner. "A Legal Obligation to Restore Wetlands by Environmental Water Allocations." Chinese Journal of Environmental Law 1, no. 2 (February 7, 2017): 158–201. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/24686042-12340012.

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Abstract Wetlands worldwide require significant restoration, especially through environmental water allocations. This article examines the Ramsar Convention (Ramsar) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (cbd) to ascertain whether they require an obligation to restore wetlands by such means. While both conventions contain a general obligation to restore, that obligation appears too uncertain, due to either the disputable status of the language of the text (Ramsar) or the qualifying language expressing it (cbd). The Ramsar obligation, arguably, amounts to a legal obligation that is potentially enforceable in the icj against another contracting party. The article recognizes that the obligation is practically difficult to enforce because: the Convention does not provide a formal dispute settlement procedure; the obligation is derived from guidance in numerous Conference of the Parties resolutions, and is subject to certain exceptions. Further, there is a judicial reluctance to find that the facts prove a breach of the obligations and warrant a remedy. The authors argue, however, that restoration goals are, in fact, achievable through Convention amendments or by an additional protocol.

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Davidson, N. C., L. Dinesen, S. Fennessy, C. M. Finlayson, P. Grillas, A. Grobicki, R. J. McInnes, and D. A. Stroud. "A review of the adequacy of reporting to the Ramsar Convention on change in the ecological character of wetlands." Marine and Freshwater Research 71, no. 1 (2020): 117. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mf18328.

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We review the mechanisms established by the Ramsar Convention for reporting on the status and change in the ecological character of wetlands. We assess the extent of their implementation and compliance, but not issues of the adequacy of their design nor the consequences of their extent of implementation. We conclude that, with the exception of qualitative national-scale reporting in triennial Contracting Party National Reports, there is inadequate implementation and compliance with most of these mechanisms, notably concerning required reporting under Article 3.2 of the Convention and the updating of the Information Sheet on Ramsar Wetlands (RIS). This limits the ability of the Convention to assess the status, and trends in status, of designated Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites), and to inform future decision-making and priority-setting for the wise use of all wetlands. As has been recognised by the Ramsar Convention, unless compliance with these mechanisms is improved, sufficient information will not be gathered through the mechanisms of Ramsar Convention to assess fully the Sustainable Development Goal 6.6.1 indicator supported by the Convention on change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time.

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Rahmani, Asad R. "Dihaila Jheel—a new candidate for the Ramsar Convention." Oryx 22, no. 4 (October 1988): 211–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0030605300022341.

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Wetland and waterfowl protection has become a major concern of the Indian Government recently. Among the 300 or so wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India, wetland habitat is under-represented. There are nearly 20 bird sanctuaries, but only two wetlands—Bharatpur and Chilka—are listed under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar Convention). There is certainly great scope to add more sites to the Ramsar list of wetlands. The author has identified one candidate—Dihaila Jheel in Madhya Pradesh state—and exciting new initiatives are now being taken to protect and manage it with a view to recommending it as a Ramsar site.

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Bowman, M. J. "The Ramsar Convention Comes of Age." Netherlands International Law Review 42, no. 01 (May 1995): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0165070x00003363.

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Davidson, N. C., L. Dinesen, S. Fennessy, C. M. Finlayson, P. Grillas, A. Grobicki, R. J. McInnes, and D. A. Stroud. "Trends in the ecological character of the world's wetlands." Marine and Freshwater Research 71, no. 1 (2020): 127. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mf18329.

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We assessed trends in the ecological character of wetlands generally and of Ramsar Sites reported in 2011, 2014 and 2017 by the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in their national reports. There was more widespread deterioration than improvement in the ecological character of wetlands generally, with deterioration increasingly more widespread between 2011 and 2017. The ecological-character trends in Ramsar Sites were significantly better than those of wetlands generally, but an increasingly more widespread deterioration of ecological character was reported between 2011 and 2017. Trends in the ecological character of wetlands generally, and of Ramsar Sites were worst in Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean, and recently also in Oceania, and better in North America and Europe. Deterioration in the ecological character of Ramsar Site was more widespread in countries with a large average area of their Ramsar Sites. This information on trends of wetland ecological character can contribute to assessing the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal Target 6.6 and Aichi Biodiversity Target 5. Our analysis indicated that the 1971 aim of the Ramsar Convention to stem the degradation of wetlands has not yet been achieved.

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Hamman, Evan, Tess Van Geelen, and Afshin Akhtar-Khavari. "Governance tools for the conservation of wetlands: the role of the Montreux Record under the Ramsar Convention." Marine and Freshwater Research 70, no. 11 (2019): 1493. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mf18483.

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The Ramsar Convention is the world’s most important international treaty governing wetland environments. Since the 1970s, the Convention has concerned itself with listing and protecting wetlands of international significance. However, in the past three decades, a focus has shifted from the identification of potential sites, towards addressing adverse changes in their ‘ecological character’. One of the few mechanisms Ramsar has at its disposal for achieving this is the Montreux Record (MR). The MR, first established in 1990, is a kind of ‘in danger’ list for Ramsar sites that have undergone, are undergoing, or are likely to undergo, adverse ecological change. Unlike other in-danger lists, such as, for example, under the World Heritage Convention, the MR is entirely voluntary and not deployed as a disciplinary measure or reputational sanction. The empirical research presented in this paper shows the declining use and importance of the MR. The paper provides an analysis of the composition and use of the MR from 1990 to 2018 and generates recommendations for how it might be used more effectively. The findings in this paper are significant, given the rapid declines of many Ramsar sites around the world.

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Bridgewater, Peter, and Rakhyun E. Kim. "The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands at 50." Nature Ecology & Evolution 5, no. 3 (February 1, 2021): 268–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41559-021-01392-5.

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Anggara, Alam Surya. "Aspek Hukum Pelestarian Lahan Basah pada Situs Ramsar di Indonesia (Studi Terhadap Implementasi Konvensi Ramsar 1971 di Taman Nasional Tanjung Puting)." Mimbar Hukum - Fakultas Hukum Universitas Gadjah Mada 30, no. 2 (August 7, 2018): 246. http://dx.doi.org/10.22146/jmh.29577.

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AbstractThe Ramsar Convention have been transformed and implemented into Indonesian law. In practice, still found non-synchronized regulations that have not been able to implement the sustainable and wise use of wetlands. The prevention of peatland degradation must be holistic by involving the community and make intens socialization in order to create a sense of belonging and ownership. It is the purpose of this article to analyze the implementation of the Ramsar Convention 1971 on the peatland ecosystem protection and management at Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan, and related to how Government efforts and policy to prevent the degradation of peatland since it was established as Ramsar Site in Indonesia.IntisariKetentuan-ketentuan dalam Konvensi Ramsar telah dilaksanakan dan ditransformasikan ke dalam peraturan perundang-undangan di Indonesia. Dalam praktiknya, masih ditemukan peraturan-peraturan yang tidak sinkron, sehingga belum dapat melaksanakan komitmen pemanfaatan lahan basah secara bijaksana dan berkelanjutan. Upaya pencegahan degradasi gambut harus dilaksanakan secara holistik dengan mengikutsertakan masyarakat dan mengintensifkan sosialisasi agar tercipta sense of belonging, dan ownership. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi Konvensi Ramsar 1971 terkait perlindungan dan pengelolaan ekosistem gambut di Taman Nasional Tanjung Puting, Kalimantan Tengah. Sekaligus untuk melihat sejauh mana upaya Pemerintah dalam mencegah degradasi ekosistem gambut, sejak Tanjung Puting ditetapkan sebagai Situs Ramsar di Indonesia.

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Phung, Anh Kien, Anh Tuan Vu, and Tan Trung Nguyen. "Development of sustainable ecotourism at Ramsar site Mui Ca Mau." Tạp chí Khoa học Đại học Văn Hiến 5, no. 2 (July 10, 2017): 201–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.58810/vhujs.5.2.2017.5215.

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Ca Mau national park (located in Ca Mau province) is recognized by Ramsar international convention – UNESCO as the 5th Ramsar site in Vietnam. The site has many advantages and potentials to develop tourism, especially ecotourism. However, the activities utilized to develop tourism in the site are not very considerable in comparison with its available potentials. This paper states the author’s viewpoint of the existing actualities, the exploitable potential, and suggests some feasible solutions for the development of sustainable ecotourism at Ramsar site Mui Ca Mau.

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Solntsev, A., and G. Chen. "Problems of Implementation of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in China." BRICS Law Journal 11, no. 4 (December 23, 2024): 168–88. https://doi.org/10.21684/2412-2343-2024-11-4-168-188.

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The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar Convention) was signed in February 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, and currently has 172 parties. China acceded to this Convention in 1992, became the 67th party, and was elected a member of the Standing Committee in 2005. Wetlands conservation in China has achieved some positive results, but it still faces serious challenges. China’s wetlands level is much lower than the world average (global wetlands level is 8.60%), and the wetlands area per capita is only 1/5 of the world average. Until 2022, China lacked legislation to protect wetlands; the article’s objective is to analyze the recently adopted Chinese legislation in this area. Ultimately, the authors conclude that it is necessary to strengthen legal standards in China to contribute to the conservation and restoration of global wetlands.

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Mao, D., Z. Wang, Y. Wang, C. Y. Choi, M. Jia, M. V. Jackson, and R. A. Fuller. "Remote Observations in China’s Ramsar Sites: Wetland Dynamics, Anthropogenic Threats, and Implications for Sustainable Development Goals." Journal of Remote Sensing 2021 (May 15, 2021): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.34133/2021/9849343.

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The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is an international framework through which countries identify and protect important wetlands. Yet Ramsar wetlands are under substantial anthropogenic pressure worldwide, and tracking ecological change relies on multitemporal data sets. Here, we evaluated the spatial extent, temporal change, and anthropogenic threat to Ramsar wetlands at a national scale across China to determine whether their management is currently sustainable. We analyzed Landsat data to examine wetland dynamics and anthropogenic threats at the 57 Ramsar wetlands in China between 1980 and 2018. Results reveal that Ramsar sites play important roles in preventing wetland loss compared to the dramatic decline of wetlands in the surrounding areas. However, there are declines in wetland area at 18 Ramsar sites. Among those, six lost a wetland area greater than 100 km2, primarily caused by agricultural activities. Consistent expansion of anthropogenic land covers occurred within 43 (75%) Ramsar sites, and anthropogenic threats from land cover change were particularly notable in eastern China. Aquaculture pond expansion and Spartina alterniflora invasion were prominent threats to coastal Ramsar wetlands. The observations within China’s Ramsar sites, which in management regulations have higher levels of protection than other wetlands, can help track progress towards achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study findings suggest that further and timely actions are required to control the loss and degradation of wetland ecosystems.

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Arnaoutoglou, Filis. "La Convention de Ramsar et le Conseil d'État grec." Revue Juridique de l'Environnement 14, no. 2 (1989): 167–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.3406/rjenv.1989.2473.

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Rahmani, Asad R., and M. Zafar-ul Islam. "Ramsar Convention: a Tool for Wise Use of Wetlands." Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 104 (June 6, 2007): 125–26. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13657881.

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Fitzmaurice, Malgosia. "Biodiversity and Climate Change." International Community Law Review 23, no. 2-3 (June 29, 2021): 230–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/18719732-12341473.

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Abstract This article analyses the question of a relationship between biodiversity and climate change. The legal framework for the protection of biodiversity from climate change is contained in the climate change system of treaties, i.e. the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; the 1997 Kyoto Protocol; the 2015 Paris Agreement, on one hand; and the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity on the other. There are also important global Conventions which contribute to combating of impacts of climate change on biodiversity, such as the Desertification Convention and the Ramsar Convention. The article discusses the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities within the context of climate change and biodiversity. The case study is the Arctic, which illustrates the impact of climate change on biodiversity.

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Aznar, Mariano J. "Spain and Marine Protected Areas: Recent Developments." International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law 33, no. 4 (November 13, 2018): 847–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15718085-12334051.

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Abstract Spain has just declared a new marine protected area in the Mediterranean. This follows a protective trend taken by Spanish authorities during the last decades and has permitted Spain to honour its international compromises under the Convention on Biological Diversity. It contributes to a framework of protected areas established under conventional regimes such as OSPAR, RAMSAR or EU Natura 2000. The new area protects a ‘cetacean corridor’ and will be inscribed in the list of Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance under the Barcelona Convention regional framework.

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Finlayson, C. Max, S. Fennessy, P. Grillas, and R. Kumar. "Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands." Marine and Freshwater Research 73, no. 10 (September 14, 2022): i—v. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mf22161.

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This issue of Marine and Freshwater Research celebrates 50 years of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which was signed in 1971. It contains papers that describe the development of the Convention and its implementation, including the listing of wetlands of international importance and maintenance of their ecological character. The latter is a fundamental issue for wetland management as illustrated in papers that address a range of management issues, including the impact of climate change, and approaches for building awareness about their values, and concludes with a forward view for potentially reframing human–wetland relationships.

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Bury, Carina. "Zur Verknüpfung überkommener Vorstellungen völkerrechtlicher Normativität mit der unterlassenen Übernahme der Ramsar-Konvention von 1971 in den deutschen Rechtsraum." Archiv des Völkerrechts 60, no. 1 (2022): 90–117. https://doi.org/10.1628/avr-2022-0005.

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Wetlands are disappearing faster than any other ecosystem. For more than ten years, about two-thirds of all remaining wetlands in Germany are considered endangered. From a legal perspective, the significant extent of these degradations is symptomatic of the inadequate incorporation of the Ramsar Convention into the German legal system. This article argues that the actual assessment of the requirement of a transformative act for the domestic applicability and enforceability of an international treaty is not only based on constitutional criteria but also on a normative understanding that responsible State authorities have of a particular treaty at a given point in time. The paper addresses the impact of traditional notions of normativity under international law on the currently limited application and enforceability of the Ramsar Convention in Germany.

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Thapa, Kamal, and André Lindner. "Beyond Protected Areas: Assessing Management Effectiveness of a Ramsar Site in Nepal." Diversity 15, no. 5 (April 25, 2023): 593. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/d15050593.

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Ramsar Sites, wetlands of international importance, are an international category of protected wetland areas recognized under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Protected areas around the world are not achieving the conservation objectives for which they were established, often due to a lack in effective management practices. Hence, protected area management effectiveness and its assessments are crucial elements of achieving responsive and pro-active management. Ramsar Sites that are not recognized as a protected area under the national park and wildlife conservation act in Nepal are often ignored for such assessments and receive little attention in terms of conservation and management. This study aimed to fill this gap by assessing Jagadishpur Reservoir Ramsar Site, which falls into the above category. The Ramsar Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool was used to assess the management effectiveness. Transformed into the global standard reporting format, the overall management effectiveness was 0.27 on a 0 to 1 scale. This score is considered to be in an inadequate range, requiring significant conservation intervention from government with support from conservation partners. This first assessment of Ramsar Site outside of protected area in Nepal and its comparison to global and European regional-level assessments provides the benchmark for future evaluation to track progress in management effectiveness. In conclusion, Ramsar Sites outside formally protected areas are often neglected and intermittent projects, and ad hoc implementation of small-scale activities seems inadequate to improve management effectiveness.

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Chan, Karen Kie Yan, Zhehao Ren, Yufu Liu, Hang Song, Yuqi Bai, and Bing Xu. "Land Cover Change and Fragmentation Within China’s Ramsar Sites." Remote Sensing 17, no. 5 (March 4, 2025): 896. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs17050896.

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The Ramsar Convention is a global endeavor for the protection of wetlands. However, there is limited research on its efficacy in safeguarding China’s wetlands. This study aims to identify differences within Chinese Ramsar sites and their surrounding areas over the past three decades. This assessment was conducted using extensive land cover maps created by ESA CCI (European Space Agency Climate Change Initiative) through the classification of remote sensing data using the LCCS (Land Cover Classification System) and other systems specified by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), in addition to ecoregion maps. Three primary assessments were performed: detection of change in land covers, fragmentation using effective mesh size and driver analysis using a random forest classifier. The findings indicate significant land cover changes within both Ramsar sites and their surrounding areas. Tree cover and grasslands showed the largest decrease in land cover while flooded shrubs and herbaceous cover showed the largest increase within the Ramsar sites. In contrast, urban areas had the largest overall change in the surrounding areas, with twice the increase compared to the areas within the Ramsar sites. Most land cover changes within the Ramsar sites occurred closest to their boundaries where more human interactions occurred. It was also found that the fragmentation of flooded vegetation and water was also greater in areas surrounding the Ramsar sites in comparison to areas within the sites. This study also identified human activity as the primary driver of all observed changes, especially for wetlands. The differences observed indicate the effectiveness of Chinese Ramsar sites in wetlands protection and provide invaluable information for future strategic planning.

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Joshi, Deepa, Bryce Gallant, Arunima Hakhu, Sanjiv De Silva, Cynthia McDougall, Mark Dubois, and Indika Arulingam. "Ramsar Convention and the Wise Use of Wetlands: Rethinking Inclusion." Ecological Restoration 39, no. 1-2 (March 2021): 36–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.3368/er.39.01-02.36.

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Goodwin, Edward J. "Conservation of Coral Reefs Under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands." Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy 9, no. 1 (January 2006): 1–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13880290500343657.

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Prahalad, Vishnu, and Lorne Kriwoken. "Implementation of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in Tasmania, Australia." Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy 13, no. 3 (July 2010): 205–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13880292.2010.486697.

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Katz, Mireille. "Regina Amendments to Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Come Into Force." Environmental Conservation 21, no. 1 (1994): 77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0376892900024152.

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Kasoar, Tim, Philline S. E. zu Ermgassen, Alvar Carranza, Boze Hancock, and Mark Spalding. "New opportunities for conservation of a threatened biogenic habitat: a worldwide assessment of knowledge on bivalve-reef representation in marine and coastal Ramsar Sites." Marine and Freshwater Research 66, no. 11 (2015): 981. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mf14306.

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The present study draws attention to the current state of knowledge of bivalve reef, an important but historically overlooked habitat type. Recent interest has led to the explicit recognition of this habitat type under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (the Ramsar Convention), an international treaty that has widespread governmental and scientific involvement. To assess the state of knowledge, the Information Sheet on Ramsar Wetlands (RIS) for marine and coastal Sites was searched for evidence that bivalve-reef habitat is present in the site. We then examined the quality of this information using alternative data sources. These were public databases of geolocated species records at three spatial scales, local and regional experts, and a general web search. It was found that of the 893 marine and coastal Ramsar Sites considered, the RIS for 16 Sites provided strong evidence of bivalve-reef habitat and 99 had confirmed presence of reef-forming bivalves, a strikingly high number, given that it is not yet compulsory to include bivalve reef in RISs. However, the alternative information sources identified bivalve reefs or reef-forming bivalves in 142 further Sites. No one information source provided comprehensive information, highlighting the overall poor state of knowledge of this habitat type.

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Анисимов, А. П., та О. В. Попова. "Правовой режим водно-болотных угодий в России: анализ основных достоинств и недостатков". СОВРЕМЕННОЕ ПРАВО, № 3 (29 березня 2021): 45–51. https://doi.org/10.25799/ni.2021.84.89.008.

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Исследуется экологическая ценность водно-болотных угодий, послужившая основанием для принятия Рамсарской конвенции и развития национального законодательства в сфере их охраны. Авторы выявляют основные направления защиты водно-болотных угодий, изложенные в Рамсарской конвенции, и их влияние на развитие законодательства России. Аргументируется вывод о том, что водно-болотные угодья могут располагаться как в границах особо охраняемых природных территорий, так и вне их границ, что затрудняет их надлежащую правовую охрану. The article examines the ecological value of wetlands, which served as the basis for the adoption of the Ramsar Convention and the development of national legislation. The authors identify the main areas of protection of wetlands, set out in the Ramsar Convention, and their impact on the development of legislation in Russia. The conclusion is argued that wetlands can be located both within the boundaries of specially protected natural territories and outside their borders, which makes it difficult to properly protect them.

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Kapler, Adam. "Conference on wetland protection in Poland on the occasion of World Wetlands Day February 4–7, 2023, Warsaw, Poland." MAZOWSZE Studia Regionalne SE 2023, SE 2023 (2023): 87–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.21858/msr.se.2023.05.

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Wetlands have been drained for millennia. However, for over a century, many of them have been recognized and protected as reserves, national parks, and/or Natura 2000 sites. Nevertheless, most of Poland’s swamps have suffered degradation, making it worth considering their restoration. This is an immensely challenging issue, especially in the context of the war in Ukraine, growing social polarization around the NRL (Nature Restoration Law) project, the humanitarian crisis at the Polish-Belarusian border, and the ecological crisis in the Odra River. Therefore, World Wetlands Day 2023, celebrated annually on the initiative of the Wetlands Conservation Centre, on the anniversary of the Ramsar Convention signing, had an unusually rich program this year. Apart from the usual debates, open lectures, poster presentations, and field trips held each year, in February 2023, the agenda also included: a strictly scientific conference on wetland protection, two extra field trips, and a series of workshops for practitioners. Key words: World Wetlands Day 2023, Ramsar Convention, wetlands, swamps, climate change

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Gebrenariam, Gebreegziabher Hailay. "Aligning regional and international biodiversity conventions to benefit butterfly conservation in Africa: A review." BioRisk 23 (May 13, 2025): 1–15. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.23.141404.

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African butterflies play vital ecological roles but face numerous threats. Their protection requires aligning biodiversity conventions with butterfly-specific conservation goals. This review examines how to optimize regional and international conventions for enhanced African butterfly conservation. Through systematic assessment of relevant conventions, their provisions, success stories, and implementation effectiveness, I identify strategies to strengthen conservation outcomes. A comprehensive search of academic databases and official convention resources, using rigorous selection criteria, revealed that international frameworks support butterfly conservation through diverse mechanisms. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) provides a foundational framework for biodiversity protection, including population monitoring and conservation. The African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (ACCNNR) supports butterfly conservation indirectly through sustainable resource use and habitat protection. While climate change remains a significant threat, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) offers mitigation tools. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) regulates butterfly trade, with potential for greater impact through expanded species coverage and aligned strategies. The Ramsar Convention’s wetland focus benefits butterflies when butterfly species are recognized as bioindicators in site management plans, while the World Heritage Convention protects critical habitats. Collectively, these conventions advance butterfly conservation through habitat protection, sustainable practices, awareness-raising, and international cooperation. However, their effectiveness is constrained by resource limitations and data deficiencies. To address these challenges, three key recommendations are proposed: (1) integrating butterfly-specific targets into national biodiversity strategies, (2) strengthening research capacity and enforcement mechanisms, and (3) creating a Pan-African conservation network for coordinated regional action. Additionally, promoting the use of butterflies as bioindicators in climate and land-use policies would simultaneously enhance conservation efforts and support broader ecosystem protection objectives.

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Gebrenariam, Gebreegziabher Hailay. "Aligning regional and international biodiversity conventions to benefit butterfly conservation in Africa: A review." BioRisk 23 (May 13, 2025): 1–15. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.23.141404.

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African butterflies play vital ecological roles but face numerous threats. Their protection requires aligning biodiversity conventions with butterfly-specific conservation goals. This review examines how to optimize regional and international conventions for enhanced African butterfly conservation. Through systematic assessment of relevant conventions, their provisions, success stories, and implementation effectiveness, I identify strategies to strengthen conservation outcomes. A comprehensive search of academic databases and official convention resources, using rigorous selection criteria, revealed that international frameworks support butterfly conservation through diverse mechanisms. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) provides a foundational framework for biodiversity protection, including population monitoring and conservation. The African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (ACCNNR) supports butterfly conservation indirectly through sustainable resource use and habitat protection. While climate change remains a significant threat, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) offers mitigation tools. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) regulates butterfly trade, with potential for greater impact through expanded species coverage and aligned strategies. The Ramsar Convention's wetland focus benefits butterflies when butterfly species are recognized as bioindicators in site management plans, while the World Heritage Convention protects critical habitats. Collectively, these conventions advance butterfly conservation through habitat protection, sustainable practices, awareness-raising, and international cooperation. However, their effectiveness is constrained by resource limitations and data deficiencies. To address these challenges, three key recommendations are proposed: (1) integrating butterfly-specific targets into national biodiversity strategies, (2) strengthening research capacity and enforcement mechanisms, and (3) creating a Pan-African conservation network for coordinated regional action. Additionally, promoting the use of butterflies as bioindicators in climate and land-use policies would simultaneously enhance conservation efforts and support broader ecosystem protection objectives.

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Sturm, Ken. "Missisquoi Delta and Bay Wetlands Ramsar Site Designated in Vermont by K. Sturm." Wetland Science & Practice 31, no. 2 (June 2014): 11–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1672/ucrt083-293.

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The Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Resources Office worked with Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department to designate the refuge along with three State Wildlife Management Areas as Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

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Finlayson, C. M. "Linking Science to International Wetland Policy – the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands." Marine and Freshwater Research 65, no. 7 (2014): 573. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mf14103.

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McInnes, Robert J., Matthew Simpson, Beatriz Lopez, Robbie Hawkins, and Robert Shore. "Wetland Ecosystem Services and the Ramsar Convention: an Assessment of Needs." Wetlands 37, no. 1 (November 25, 2016): 123–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13157-016-0849-1.

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Verhoeven, Jos T. A. "Water-quality issues in Ramsar wetlands." Marine and Freshwater Research 65, no. 7 (2014): 604. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mf13092.

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Wetland water chemistry, i.e. the concentrations of macro ions in the water, encompasses an important component of the ecological character of a wetland. Of these ions, nutrients play a very active role because they are exchanged between living organisms and the environment via cycling processes involving plants, animals and microbes in the ecosystem. Because many wetlands in agricultural or densely populated parts of the earth are subject to enlarged nutrient inputs, their ecological character may be affected. At the same time, nutrients are processed and retained from the through-flowing water. The present article summarises these aspects of water quality in wetlands and reflects on the development of guidance for managers of wetlands listed as internationally important under the Ramsar Convention. Protection of the water-chemistry characteristics as part of the ecological character of the wetland, consequences of nutrient loading and opportunities for nutrient retention and their limitations are critically evaluated.

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Murcia, María. "The Environmental Protection of Wetlands under International Law." Wetland Science and Practice 30, no. 4 (December 2013): 9–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1672/ucrt083-300.

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The environmental protection of wetlands under international law is accomplished through various methods including conventions, customary principles of international water law and decisions of the International Court of Justice. The most representative instrument is the Ramsar Convention, which specifically focuses on wetlands protection through conservation and “wise use” of such an ecosystem and its resources. The principles of international water law codified in the 1997 United Nations Watercourses Convention provide a management approach to be applied to each watercourse, requiring all watercourse States to ensure the protection and preservation of ecosystems through the application of principles of cooperation, reasonable utilization and causing no harm along the entirety of each basin. An analysis of these instruments reveals the best practices to manage wetlands in transboundary basins around the world.

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Shah, Deep Narayan, Jhalak Paudel, Ram Devi Tachamo-Shah, Kanchan Mani Dixit, and Rajesh Sada. "Wetland city accreditation in Nepal: an approach to wetland management for livable cities and urban resilience." Banko Janakari 33, no. 2 (December 31, 2023): 61–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/banko.v33i2.62544.

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The Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation encourages conservation and wise use of urban and peri-urban wetlands and promotes sustainable socio-economic benefits for local communities. It recognizes cities that value and protect their wetlands, fostering positive relationships with these ecosystems and increasing awareness in municipal planning and decision-making processes. A city's commitment to wetland conservation, awareness, active engagement in sustainable practices, and integration of wetland conservation into planning makes it a strong candidate for this recognition. Currently, 43 cities worldwide have achieved this accreditation since 2017; however, Nepalese cities, endowed with rich wetlands, are yet to be accredited. This study delves into the wetland-rich cities of Nepal, identifying five potential candidates for accreditation based on a comprehensive assessment. Following the assessment aligned with the Ramsar Convention requirements, Pokhara City (Kaski district) emerged as the top candidate for Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation in Nepal. The subsequent rankings include Sandakpur Rural Municipality (Ilam district), Bharatpur Metropolitan City (Chitwan district), Ghodaghodi Municipality (Kailali district), and Kapilvastu Rural Municipality (Kapilvastu district), respectively.

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Shah, Sardar Ali, Saba Karim, Amir Latif Bhatti, and Ramesh Kumar. "Protecting Endangered Species: The Role of International Environmental Law in Pakistan." Journal of Regional Studies Review 3, no. 1 (December 30, 2024): 87–102. https://doi.org/10.62843/jrsr/2024.3a032.

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The protection of endangered species is one of the significant and emergent issues in the global community and international environmental law provides for the protection of this segment of the environment. This article discusses of some of the indispensable principles of International Environmental law treaties and conventions this include; Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Ramsar Convention on wetlands of International Importance, The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and The World Wildlife Fund (WWF). It also investigates the Pakistan national law and present status of the endangered species in Pakistan. In the article, the role of international environmental law regarding endangered species in Pakistan has been described along with the issues. Lastly, recommendations on how endangered species may be protected in Pakistan using international environmental law is given. This article endeavors to add his ideas to the process of preservation of the endangered biological population and furthering the purposes of effective development in the territory of Pakistan.

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Nikolić, Vera, Zlatko Nedić, Dubravka Škraba Jurlina, Vesna Djikanović, Tamara Kanjuh, Ana Marić, and Predrag Simonović. "Status and Perspectives of the Ichthyofauna of the Labudovo okno Ramsar Site: An Analysis of 14 Years of Data." Sustainability 15, no. 12 (June 8, 2023): 9303. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15129303.

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Over the last 14 years, ichthyological and ecological parameters have been monitored in the Labudovo okno Ramsar site. This area is important for its biodiversity as it is home to many rare and endangered plants and animal species. A total of 3861 fish specimens were sampled and measured at six sampling sites four times during the sampling period. An analysis of biodiversity indexes, relative biomass (kg/ha), and relative annual production (kg/ha) was carried out to assess the effectiveness of existing conservation measures. The results obtained show a trend decline in biodiversity, relative biomass, and relative annual production. This indicates a biodiversity conservation problem that should be addressed through other mechanisms in addition to the principles of the Ramsar Convention.

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Mitsch, William. "World Wetland Day and Ramsar Wetlands in the USA—Uncertainty for the Future." Wetland Science & Practice 35, no. 1 (March 2018): 37–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1672/ucrt083-254.

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I gave a presentation with a similar title in Ft. Myers, Florida on February 2, 2018, to celebrate World Wetlands Day, which is always on February 2. The panel I was a part of at a regional water resources conference was designed to celebrate the Ramsar Wetland Convention and describe the USA’s and other countries’ roles.

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Trouwborst, Arie, Melissa Lewis, Dawn Burnham, Amy Dickman, Amy Hinks, Timothy Hodgetts, Ewan A. Macdonald, and David W. Macdonald. "International law and lions (Panthera leo): understanding and improving the contribution of wildlife treaties to the conservation and sustainable use of an iconic carnivore." Nature Conservation 21 (September 13, 2017): 83–128. https://doi.org/10.3897/natureconservation.21.13690.

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The lion (Panthera leo) is featuring ever more prominently on the agendas of international wildlife treaties like the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). Lion range and numbers have declined markedly over the last two decades. In this review we assess the present role of international wildlife treaties with a view to improving their combined contribution to the conservation and sustainable use of lions. Our analysis identifies a substantial body of relevant international wildlife law and, moreover, a significant potential for enhancing the contribution to lion conservation of these global and regional treaties. The time is right to invest in such improvements, and our review renders a range of general and treaty-specific recommendations for doing so, including making full use of the Ramsar Wetlands Convention, World Heritage Convention and transboundary conservation area (TFCA) treaties for lion conservation. The CMS holds particular potential in this regard and our analysis provides strong support for listing the lion in its Appendices.

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Pittock, Jamie. "A pale reflection of political reality: Integration of global climate, wetland, and biodiversity agreements." Climate Law 1, no. 3 (2010): 343–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/cl-2010-017.

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Avoiding dangerous climate change, conserving biodiversity, and sustaining water resources are three of the greatest environmental challenges facing humanity: their expression and management are inextricably linked. National governments have adopted multilateral environmental agreements to respond to these issues by providing mandates for action, setting higher environmental standards, mobilizing resources, and sharing knowledge. This article examines whether three relevant, global conventions—the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands—are being implemented as effectively and efficiently as possible by managing conflicts and enhancing positive synergies among them through integrative mechanisms. Systematic analysis of the conventions identifies many conflicts between measures adopted under the UNFCCC and the two biodiversity-related conventions, as well as unrealized positive synergies. Detailed assessment of integrative mechanisms reveals isolated examples of good practice. More commonly, integrative measures were not being used, particularly by the UNFCCC. After more than a decade of attempts to expand interconvention collaboration and harmonization, I conclude that voluntary efforts need to be replaced by financial incentives or governance reforms if perverse impacts are to be avoided and these agreements are to be better implemented.

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C. Paton, David, Daniel J. Rogers, Kane Aldridge, Brian Deegan, and Justin Brookes. "A future for the Coorong and Lower Lakes." Pacific Conservation Biology 15, no. 1 (2009): 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/pc090007.

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The Coorong and Lower Lakes are listed as a Wetland of International Significance under the Ramsar Convention. This wetland system was nominated because of the diversity of wetlands that were supported: fresh, estuarine and hypermarine; and because of the importance of the area to vast numbers of water birds: ducks, swans, pelicans, terns, grebes, and migratory sandpipers and endemic shorebirds (stilts, avocets).

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Sugiura, Mikiko. "“Wise Use” in Watarase-yusuichi Creating New Value through the Integration of Stakeholders." International Journal of Social Science Studies 7, no. 3 (April 9, 2019): 93. http://dx.doi.org/10.11114/ijsss.v7i3.4168.

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Watarease-yusuichi, a man-made retarding basin, which has functioned as a flood control for about 100 years, entered a new phase in 2012 as a registered site under the Ramsar Convention. Through diversification of wetland use, despite the complexity of the root of the Convention’s “wise use,” Watarase-yusuichi represents a unique perspective on sustainable development so that wetlands can continue creating new value for human society. The emerging ecological function as the habitat for endangered fauna and flora exemplifies not only the universal paradigm shift in human involvement in the wetland’s use, but also the importance of the integration of stakeholders regarding the issues of wetland management as IRBM (the Integrated River Basin Management), which gives us more holistic perspective on a participatory and comprehensive approach to planning and management. Regarding the integration of stakeholders, despite the significant differences in original ideas on wetland management, it should be noted that five major types of stakeholders, including the local and scholarly communities, collaborated to device a future plan for Watarase-yusuichi through lengthy discussions. The several challenges remain in terms of “wise use” even after the successful designation under the Ramsar Convention. One of the difficulties is how to share a common goal or incentive among groups with different interests. Taking the advantage of wetland’s characteristics distinguished from other water-related facilities such as a multi-purpose dam reservoir, regular and innovative action should be taken, such as information dispatch from individuals.

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Pérez Sánchez, Eunice, and Humberto Hernández Trejo. "EVALUACIÓN ESPACIO-TEMPORAL DE LOS MANGLARES DE LA RESERVA DE LA BIOSFERA PANTANOS DE CENTLA, TABASCO." Kuxulkab' 30, no. 68 (September 17, 2024): e6390. https://doi.org/10.19136/kuxulkab.a30n68.6390.

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Mangroves are ecosystems of high ecological and economic value. In Mexico, 35 % of wetlands have been altered, which has prompted conservation measures such as accession to the Ramsar Convention and the creation of biosphere reserves. In Tabasco, the Pantanos de Centla Biosphere Reserve, a Ramsar site, has registered changes in mangrove cover. This study analyzes its evolution using Landsat images from 1986 and 2023. The results indicate a 51 % decrease in mangrove area. Although these ecosystems are resilient to adverse conditions, their degradation is still a reality. Since 1986, only 5,214 hectares of mangroves have persisted until 2023, with a 58 % probability of remaining in the future. The presence of mangroves in freshwater areas in the reserve underscores the importance of studying their structure to ensure their proper conservation.

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Ballesteros-Pelegrín, Gustavo, Daniel Ibarra-Marinas, and Ramón García-Marín. "The Vega Alta of Segura River (Southeast of Spain): A Wetland of International Importance." Sustainability 13, no. 6 (March 12, 2021): 3145. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13063145.

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The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands, which establishes nine criteria related to natural values and a cultural one that wetlands must meet to be included in the list of wetlands of international importance. We aim to evaluate if the wetlands of the Vega Alta of the Segura River (southeast of Spain) meet the requirements to fulfil this agreement. Thanks to meticulous fieldwork and a bibliographic review related to the stated objective, we collected information on the existing environmental and cultural values. The results show that this set of wetlands is home to 11 species of threatened vertebrates in Spain, two priority habitats in the European Union, as well as cultural values related to their origin, conservation, and ecological functioning. Likewise, in the area there are archaeological sites, traditional uses of water associated with the cultivation of rice, and religious manifestations. Effective wetland inventories and rigorous analyzes of their ecological and environmental characteristics, as well as their socioeconomic functions, need to be carried out in order to improve their management and protection. This wetland certainly meets three criteria to be included in the Ramsar Convention list of wetlands.

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Tiéga, Anada. "Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: 40 Years of Biodiversity Conservation and Wise Use." Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy 14, no. 3-4 (July 1, 2011): 173–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13880292.2011.626686.

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Bridgewater, Peter. "A New Context for the Ramsar Convention: Wetlands in a Changing World." Review of European Community & International Environmental Law 17, no. 1 (April 2008): 100–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9388.2008.00582.x.

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Mauerhofer, Volker, Rakhyun E. Kim, and Casey Stevens. "When implementation works: A comparison of Ramsar Convention implementation in different continents." Environmental Science & Policy 51 (August 2015): 95–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2015.03.016.

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Finlayson, C. Max, S. Fennessy, P. Grillas, and R. Kumar. "Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands – part 2." Marine and Freshwater Research 74, no. 3 (February 2, 2023): 173–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mf23007.

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Griffin, Pamela J., and Saleem H. Ali. "Managing transboundary wetlands: the Ramsar Convention as a means of ecological diplomacy." Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences 4, no. 3 (June 10, 2014): 230–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13412-014-0173-0.

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