The project provides information on the value of healthy wetlands and their ecosystem services with the International Wetland Convention as a conceptual framework. We are implementing a comprehensive communication campaign for this purpose. Cities and municipalities are also addressed with the “Wetland Cities” concept.
Ramsar Sites” e-brochure
90% of the wetlands in Germany have been lost in the past 300 years. 80% of wetlands are currently in a poor ecological condition. They play a key role in our environment. We see raising public awareness and acceptance of the need for measures to preserve and sustainably use these ecosystems as an important task. This is exactly what this project is about: it focuses on an important instrument for the protection, conservation and sustainable use of wetlands worldwide – the International Wetlands Convention for the Protection of Wetlands.
The first step is to inform the general public about the value of healthy wetlands and their great economic, social and cultural importance for our livelihoods (ecosystem services). The international wetlands convention serves as a conceptual and communicative bracket. The second work package deals with the “Wetland Cities” concept, which aims to support cities worldwide in the sustainable development and protection of their wetlands.
👉 Detailed information on the Wetland City accreditation process for cities from Germany : https://globalnature.org/werden-sie-ramsar-wetland-city-feuchtgebiets-stadt
A traveling exhibition also provides insights into the German Ramsar sites, their challenges, successes and opportunities.
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Goals
Informing the general public about the Convention on Wetlands, the value of wetlands and their important economic, social and cultural significance and developing appropriate materials.
Summary of the experiences of the Ramsar initiative “Wetland Cities” from other countries in the form of a potential study and a project plan for municipalities in Germany.
Development and implementation of a comprehensive communication campaign.
Impacts
Brochures
Comprehensive (barrier-free) brochures on the Convention on Wetlands and the “Wetland Cities” concept as well as a traveling exhibition have been developed and are being used throughout Germany.
Knowledge
People in Germany are familiar with different types of wetlands, their value for nature and people and their function in natural climate protection.
Options for action
Municipalities with a connection to wetlands are aware of options for action in order to fulfill their responsibility for these areas.
Impressions
Contribution to the sustainability goals
Latest news
Wetlands of international importance in Germany (Ramsar sites)
The Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) maintains an up-to-date list of all German Ramsar sites. To date, 35 Ramsar sites have been designated in Germany, more than 80 percent of which are tidal flats and water areas in the North and Baltic Seas.
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