Activity 2: Cooperate in the framework of the Ramsar Convention
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Component 1: Cooperate in the framework of the Ramsar Convention (general obligations)
Directly relevant obligations and commitments
- Support regional arrangements under the Convention and promote additional arrangements: Ramsar Strategic Plan 2003-2008, Operational Objective 12.3 SEE COMMENTARY 1
- Work as partners with international and regional multilateral environmental agreements and other agencies: Ramsar Strategic Plan 2003-2008, Operational Objective 13.1 SEE COMMENTARY 2
- Secure the universal membership of the Convention: Ramsar Strategic Plan 2003-2008, Operational Objective 21.1 SEE COMMENTARY 4
- Consider an enhanced focus on collaboration amongst Contracting Parties on wetland conservation for the wise management of water resources: Ramsar Resolution IX.3, 18
- Cooperate at the international level to agree regional and global strategies for the maintenance of mangrove ecosystems: Ramsar Resolution IX.4, 33
- Work with UNEP, UNDP, the UN Department of Social and Economic Affairs, the Ramsar International Organization Partners, NGOs and others to undertake assessments of values of wetlands; to build capacity within communities to sustainably use wetlands; and to encourage these institutions to consult with Parties to define programmes for poverty reduction: Ramsar Resolution IX.4, 10
- Contribute actively to the work of the joint Ramsar/CBD River Basin Initiative: Ramsar Resolution VIII.5, 19
- Participate in the further development of appropriate tools and guidance for addressing invasive species in wetlands: Ramsar Resolution VIII.18, 13
- Take into consideration the Guidance for the development of regional initiatives in the framework of the Convention: Ramsar Resolution VIII.30, 8+10 and Ramsar Resolution VIII.30, Annex I SEE COMMENTARY 5
- Support the participation of wetland education centres in the global network of such centres: Ramsar Resolution VIII.31, 29
- Encourage wetland site managers to participate in the Ramsar Forum and other Ramsar communication networks: Ramsar Resolution VIII.31, 32
- Parties to CMS, UNCCD and World Heritage Convention: Take into consideration the joint work plan with CBD and the Memoranda of Understanding and Cooperation with CMS, UNCCD and WHC: Ramsar Resolution VII.4, 14 and Ramsar Resolution VII.4, 14, Annexes I-III SEE COMMENTARY 6
- Promote opportunities for sharing experience with National Wetland Policies with other Ramsar Parties: Ramsar Resolution VII.4, 14
- Exchange information and experience with wetland invasive species and promote regional cooperation of invasive species programmes: Ramsar Resolution VII.14, 18g
- Share experiences with respect to incentive measures and perverse incentives relating to wetlands: Ramsar Resolution VII.15, 14
- Consider the implementation of the Guidelines for international cooperation under the Ramsar Convention: Ramsar Resolution VII.19, 9 and Ramsar Resolution VII.19, Annex SEE COMMENTARY 7
- In the implementation of the Guidelines for international cooperation under the Ramsar Convention give special attention to a number of issues: Ramsar Resolution VII.19, 10 and Ramsar Resolution VII.19, Annex SEE COMMENTARY 7
- Increase the efforts for achieving the goal of universal membership: Ramsar Resolution VII.27, 20
- Strengthen the efforts for the establishment of regionally based Ramsar liaison officers: Ramsar Recommendation 7.2, 22
- Support programmes similar to the Wetlands for the Future Initiative of the Western Hemisphere in other parts of the world: Ramsar Recommendation 7.4, 10
- Ensure through partnerships with water-related organisations that the Convention becomes an audible voice in water debates: Ramsar Resolution VI.23, 7g
- Share staff time and expertise on National Wetland Policies with other Parties: Ramsar Recommendation 6.9
- Strengthen international cooperation between developed and developing countries for the implementation of the wise use guidelines: Ramsar Recommendation 5.6
- Promote international cooperation among Contracting Parties, in particular on the development of a clearing-house function for assistance for wetland conservation: Ramsar Recommendation 2.3
- Promote adhesion to the Convention by developing countries: Ramsar Recommendation 2.3
- Cooperate in wetland management for migratory species conservation, control of harmful influences and conservation of trans-frontier wetlands: Ramsar Recommendation 2.3
- Use good offices with other States with a view to obtain their ratification of the Convention: Ramsar Recommendation 1.1
- Support and participate in the River Basin Initiative: CBD Decision V/2, 2
- Regarding migratory bird species, EU Member to pay attention to the protection of wetlands and particu¬larly to wetlands of international importance: EU Birds, Article 4.
- Develop, support and review projects involving joint actions within the objectives of the Rio Conventions, Ramsar Convention, World Heritage Convention, Convention on Migratory Species and other agreements: CBD Decision VIII/30, 6 SEE COMMENTARY 7a
Component 2: Cooperate in the framework of the Ramsar Convention in specific regions
Directly relevant obligations and commitments
- Advise and contribute to the further development of the Regional Centre for Western and Central Asia: Ramsar Resolution VIII.41, 8
- Note the challenges and priority issues to the countries and territories in the Oceania region: Ramsar Resolution VIII.42, 12
- Contracting Parties of South America: Strive to develop a subregional Ramsar strategy: Ramsar Resolution VIII.43, 8
- Provide support to the Regional Ramsar Centre in the Western Hemisphere: Ramsar Resolution VII.26, 11
- Participate in the MedWet initiative through a Mediterranean Wetland Forum: Ramsar Recommendation 6.11, 9
- Commit the best efforts for the preparation and implementation of a Mediterranean Wetland Strategy: Ramsar Recommendation 6.11, 10
- The initial ten MedWet partners: Present MedWet activities to include all Mediterranean countries: Ramsar Recommendation 5.14
- Mediterranean Contracting Parties other than the initial MedWet Partners: Achieve MedWet aims and reverse the loss of wetlands: Ramsar Recommendation 5.14
- National bodies from developed countries, working under CILSS: Cooperate with other States to establish a plan to conserve and manage Sahel wetlands: Ramsar Recommendation 2.6
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