The mission of the RAMSAR CONVENTION

Assessment Item 1 What are Wetlands? The mission of the RAMSAR CONVENTION is “the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local, regional and national actions and international cooperation towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world’.www.ramsar.org In this assignmenConservation and Wise Use of Wetlands

Part 1 5% Wetland Definitions NO WORD LIMIT

• Choose 5 definitions of wetlands- not already given in the Study Guide

• Statethese definitions and give their source (reference).

• Then construct a simplified table comparing the similarities and differences between the 5 definitions.

You should consider all aspects including in particular those relating to hydrology; soils; biology/vegetation;

Part 2 15 % Conservation and Wise Use of Wetlands (2000 words -excluding Tables and References )

The mission of the RAMSAR CONVENTION is “the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local, regional and national actions and international cooperation towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world’.www.ramsar.org

In this assignment you will select a country that is a Signatory to the Ramsar Convention and write a report on how that country is achieving the mission of “conservation and wise use of wetlands”.

Your report should cover the following headings:

Introduction/Background: State the country, include information on when it became a signatory to Ramsar, how many and what type of wetlands are listed under Ramsar. Provide a summary table and a location map of these wetlands.

Wetland Values and Uses: include a description of -ecological; hydrological, social, economic values/uses of these wetlands

Wetland Threats: include a description of any threats to these wetlands – anthropological or natural.

Wetland Management: include a description of measures being undertaken to conserve and protect these wetlands

References:Use Harvard System