Intergovernmental treaty providing frameworks for the conservation & wise use of wetlands & their resources. Secretary General: @MumbaMusondam
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Secretary General Dr @MumbaMusondam will attend @turkiyecop31 in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026, where she will advocate for wetland wise use, protection and restoration to deliver climate change outcomes.
The Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands will highlight wetlands’ contribution to the Paris Agreement and explore how existing commitments can translate into measurable outcomes and effective implementation at several events during @turkiyecop31.
“Empty” Lands: Wetlands, Power and Governance follows scientists, local communities and decision-makers to examine the tensions between environmental protection, economic interests and the management of resources that belong to us all. @REWET_HE.
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In preparation for the upcoming @turkiyecop31, yesterday the Secretary Genera paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Mrs. Ayşe Sözen Usluer, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to @UNGeneva and other international organizations in Switzerland.
The Secretary General will attend the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. Strengthening synergies between the two Conventions is essential.
#WetlandsWednesday: This sixth edition's theme, "Out of Sight," spans the full breadth of water & health, how water shapes longevity & shines its brightest light on the part nobody photographs: wastewater. The total prize pool is US$9,000. Winners will be announced in Jan 2027. @onewater_blue
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Wetlands are essential to water security and biodiversity.
I was pleased to open a #UNGeneva Executive Briefing with Dr. Musonda Mumba (@MumbaMusondam), Secretary General of the @RamsarConv, on the role of wetlands in preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference.
Today, the Secretary General delivered a high-level briefing for Permanent Missions in Geneva at @UNGeneva, ahead of the @UNWaterConfUAE.
The briefing featured statements from the Governments of the United Arab Emirates and Senegal, co-hosts of the @UNWaterConfUAE, who outlined the Conference's vision, priorities and opportunities for Member States to engage in advancing the global water agenda.
Bringing together representatives of Permanent Missions, @UN entities and partners, the briefing provided an important platform for Member States to share statements highlighting the critical role of wetlands in addressing global water challenges and strengthening international cooperation.
#WaterIsLife #WeNeedWetlands #2026UNWaterConference
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The @GENetwork is at the @UNGeneva Executive Briefing, "From #GENeva to Abu Dhabi through Dakar: Positioning #Wetlands in the Global Water Agenda" that will outline opportunities for political momentum towards the 2026 #UNWaterConference.
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🏞️ Biosphere reserves have shown that it is possible to live in this world while also establishing a sustainable and harmonious relationship with nature.
🌎 The International Day for Biosphere Reserves is an invitation to take inspiration from the solutions already implemented in these spaces to build genuinely sustainable development everywhere, with full respect for nature and for the living world.
On the sidelines of #COP17Armenia, the Secretary-General had a working meeting with a delegation from the @alpconv. The engagement underscored the importance of promoting collective action to address pressing environmental challenges, particularly those affecting mountain ecosystems.
The #GlobalWetlandOutlook is the flagship product of the Convention on Wetlands, prepared by its Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP). #GWO2025 can serve as a diagnostic and strategic planning tool for policymakers, planners and technical experts.
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Across the world, accredited Wetland Cities are showing that urban development and healthy wetlands can go hand in hand. On #WorldCitiesDay, let us highlight the role of wetlands in making cities healthier, more resilient and better places to live.
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#WorldCitiesDay: As cities regenerate and develop, we should protect and restore wetlands as part of our future planning. Integrating wetlands into urban planning can help cities respond to climate risks while creating healthier and more liveable places for their communities.
🌳 The latest edition of the State of the World’s Forests by @FAO examines how forest and landscape restoration can be scaled to deliver lasting benefits for people and the environment.
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Today, Mr. Wataru Suzuki, the Head of the Administrative Authority of Japan and Director at the Ministry of Environment, paid a courtesy visit to the Secretary General. Dr Mumba thanked Japan for its continued engagement and looks forward to her visit to Niigata in December for the 5th Roundtable of Wetland City Mayors.
Intense heatwaves from May to September, combined with a winter with little snow, led to another devastating year for the Swiss glaciers. Alpine glaciers have no chance of surviving in the long term under such conditions. ©: Matthias Huss.
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