Activity 3: Develop and implement National Wetland Policies
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Below are the global and regional obligations in this activity:
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Directly relevant obligations and commitments
- Integrate the Principles and guidelines for wetland restoration into National Wetland Policies and plans: Ramsar Resolution VIII.16, 11 and Ramsar Resolution VIII.16, Annex SEE COMMENTARY 1 and 2
- Give highest attention to the development of National Wetland Policies if not yet done so: Ramsar Resolution VII.6, 9
- Recognise the benefits of incorporating into National Wetland Policies measures to ensure that wetland restoration is given priority consideration: Ramsar Resolution VII.6, 11 SEE COMMENTARY 2
- Integrate into the National Wetland Policies the guidance and guidelines adopted under the Convention: Ramsar Resolution VII.6, 12 SEE COMMENTARY 3
- Apply the Guidelines for developing and implementing National Wetland Policies: Ramsar Resolution VII.7, 7 SEE COMMENTARY 4
- Integrate into National Wetland Policies the guidance adopted under the Convention: Ramsar Resolution VII.7, 9 SEE COMMENTARY 3
- Include extensive consultation with local communities and indigenous people in the formulation of national wetland policies and legislation: Ramsar Resolution VII.8, 14 SEE COMMENTARY 5
- Include karst and other subterranean hydrological systems in wetland policies and management plans: Ramsar Resolution VII.13, 7
- Recognise that a national programme of wetland compensation can provide significant benefits for people and wildlife: Ramsar Resolution VII.17, 10
- Fully apply the Ramsar Wise Use Guidelines in relation to national policies for wetland conservation: Ramsar Recommendation 6.1, 11 SEE COMMENTARY 6
- Faciliate the participation of local and indigenous people in wetland policies and programmes: Ramsar Recommendation 6.3, 11 SEE COMMENTARY 5
- Provide summary information and copies of National Wetland Policy documents to the Ramsar Bureau: Ramsar Recommendation 6.9, 7
- Share staff time and expertise with other Ramsar Parties initiating National Wetland Policies: Ramsar Recommendation 6.9, 8
- Consult NGOs and offer them opportunities to contribute to wetland policies: Ramsar Recommendation 5.6
- Give attention to the wise use of wetlands by promotion of wetland policies containing elements of the Guidelines on wise use: Ramsar Recommendation 3.3
- Incorporate the programme of work on inland waters in biodiversity strategies, wetland policies and water management plans: CBD Decision VII/4, 10
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