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The Secretary General Dr Musonda Mumba today paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, highlighting the outcomes of the #WetlandsCOP15 and the priorities for the upcoming Triennium (2025β2028).
#RamsarCOP15 #COP15Zimbabwe #WetlandsMatter
The fifth round of negotiations on an international treaty to curb plastics pollution will continue in Geneva from 5 to 14 August 2025. The aim of this agreement is to end the environmental impact of plastics. Many wetlands & the species which depend on them are affected by #plasticpollution!
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The #WetlandsCOP15 has officially come to a close in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, marking a successful gathering of global leaders, experts and stakeholders committed to the conservation and wise use of wetlands. It is now official: Panama will host #COP16.
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The Secretary General Dr Musonda Mumba today met with Dr Steve Boyes, Fernando Trujillo, a voice for wetlands & David Garrett all from the National Geographic, underscoring the importance of the role of science & storytelling in communicating about wetland conservation across the globe. #RamsarCOP15
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A close-up of a green frog partially submerged in water, with a dark brown butterfly delicately perched on its head. White text reads: "Read the Global Wetland Outlook 2025." A quote beside the frog highlights the urgent need to value, conserve, restore, and finance wetlands to secure life on Earth. The logo "Wet Horizons" appears at the bottom.
Wetlands are vanishing and with them, the ecosystems that keep us alive. Protecting wetlands is essential!
The Global wetland Outlook 2025 by @ramsar.org is clear:
π Stop the loss
π° Fund conservation/restoration
π Value wetlands
WET HORIZON is proud to act!
www.global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org
Ramsar Site 482 supports over 1% of the global population of key waterbirds like the red-necked stint & fairy tern. Thatβs a big deal in conservation terms and a key reason itβs a globally recognised wetlands. Protecting it means protecting birds across the world. @ramsar.orgπ fb.com/wetlandscop15
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On selection criteria for a new @ramsar.org Secretary General, #RamsarCOP15 delegates remained divided on whether merit should be the primary criterion, with gender or regionality a secondary vs. equal consideration. #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture Photo: Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
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Today, delegates attending #COP15Zimbabwe had the opportunity to visit Kasibo Wetland, gaining insights into the ecological diversity and local conservation efforts at this vital site.
#RamsarCOP15 #WetlandsCOP15 #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture
At the #WetlandsCOP15, the Secretary General Dr Musonda Mumba held a bilateral meeting with Dr Tasila Banda, Senior Biodiversity Specialist at the Global Environment Facility (GEF), highlighting the importance of resource mobilization in scaling up wetland conservation initiatives.
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Ramsar Site 482 is home to ancient Lake Clifton thrombolites & rare claypan wetlands - unique, fragile habitats shaped by time. These living fossils & seasonal wonders are a glimpse into Earth's past. Follow #COP15 updates: www.facebook.com/wetlandscop15
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βWe canβt leave Victoria Falls without a Strategic Plan.β Noting little progress despite two yearsβ efforts, BirdLife International, for the International Organization Partners, called for action at #RamsarCOP15, saying @ramsar.org needs clear directions, goals, and targets for the next 10 years.
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From peatlands to mangroves, wetlands are vital for biodiversity, climate stability and human livelihoods.
@Ramsar.org's #WetlandsCOP15 is spotlighting the urgent need to protect them.
See how local women in the Philippines are leading the way.
https://undp-nature.exposure.co/women-of-the-wetlands
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While #COP15Zimbabwe unfolds, weβre spotlighting the Peel-Yalgorup Wetlands, home to 20,000+ waterbirds each year. From black swans to globe-trotting shorebirds, protecting this site protects biodiversity that spans the planet.
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Established in 1996, the Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards celebrate & recognize both individuals & organizations for contributions towards promoting the conservation & wise use of wetlands. This yearβs three exceptional conservationists were honoured at an award ceremony during the #WetlandsCOP15.
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Plenary sessions continue today. Yesterday, delegates completed the initial review of nearly all the remaining draft resolutions and adopted, without amendment, three consolidated resolutions on water management, inventories and wetland values and services.
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Todayβs plenary sessions remain focused on the consideration of draft resolutions submitted by Contracting Parties and the Standing Committee.
Stay informed with daily coverage and summaries from @iisd.org.
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On the sidelines of #COP15Zimbabwe, the Secretary General met with the Iranian delegation, led by Dr. AhmadβReza Lahinjanzadeh, Deputy for Marine and Wetlands at the Department of Environment, underscoring the importance of advancing global wetland conservation goals.
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Side events are taking place every day at #COP15Zimbabwe, offering a dynamic space for knowledge exchange, innovation and collaboration.
From science to community-led solutions a, these sessions showcase the diverse efforts driving wetland conservation around the world.
Plenary sessions continue today at the #WetlandsCOP15, with a focused agenda on the consolidation and consideration of existing draft resolutions. Delegates are working collaboratively to strengthen the policy frameworks that will guide global wetland conservation in the years ahead.
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On the margins of the #WetlandsCOP15, the Secretary General met with the Armenian Delegation to discuss shared priorities in wetland conservation, reaffirming the importance of continued dialogue and collaboration to protect these vital ecosystems.
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Russia is out, Saudi Arabia is on the way in
The tally of contracting parties to @ramsar.org remains 172
After #WetlandsCOP15's energetic start, delegates elected the President, Alternate President and Vice Presidents, then moved through the agenda
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π± Migratory birds, wetlands and humans are all part of a delicate, interconnected ecosystem. The rich biodiversity supported by wetlands shapes natural systems and plays a vital role in sustaining the health of our planet.
#WetlandsCOP15 #COP15Zimbabwe
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Are you at #COP15Zimbabwe?
Take some time to explore the exhibition booths. Theyβre full of inspiring stories, innovative solutions, and powerful visuals showcasing wetland conservation efforts from around the world.
On the margins of the #WetlandsCOP15, the Secretary General had a bilateral meeting with the delegation of @fao.org and Italy, underscoring the importance of collaboration for sustainable wetland management and food security.
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Today marked the official start of plenary sessions at the #WetlandsCOP15. The morning session focused on the adoption of the provisional agenda and working programme and reports from the Chair of the Standing Committee and the Secretary General.
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At the opening plenary of #COP15Ramsar in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, @elianeubalijoro.bsky.social
joined leaders from across the global environmental community to highlight the urgent need to protect and restore #wetlands.
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The event was graced by H.E. President Emmerson Mnangagwa and featured remarks from:
β’ MumbaMusondam, SG - @ramsar.org
β’ Elizabeth Mrema - @unep.org
β’ Audrey Azoulay - @unesco.org
β’ Ivonne Higuero - CITES
β’ Grethel Aguilar - IUCN
β’ Amy Fraenkel - BonnConvention
#WetlandsMatter #RamsarCOP15
Wetlands are the wellspring of biodiversity. Yet they are declining at an alarming rate.
#WetlandsCOP15 in Victoria Falls, an amazing wetland sanctuary, inspires us to work harder through a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to achieve common goals.
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Want to dig deeper into today's talks in Victoria Falls for #WetlandsCOP15
Read the full Earth Negotiations Bulletin daily report
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βΆοΈMiasto PoznaΕ zostaΕo uhonorowane certyfikatem Wetland City Accreditation w czasie Konferencji Stron (COP15) Konwencji Ramsarskiej.
π£To pierwsze polskie miasto, ktΓ³re zdobyΕo wyrΓ³ΕΌnienie dla miast przyjaznych mokradΕom.
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