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Wetlands, water and the law. Using law to advance wetland conservation and wise use
… together States, government agencies and a diverse range of non-governmental organizations in a unique world … on the sites".68 Special obligations relating to the conduct of and criteria for environmental impact assessment … areas whose natural beauty should be conserved. A Code of Practice for drainage operations has been drawn up. …
Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition
… treaty whose mission is “the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local, regional and national actions … sustainable development throughout the world”. As of January 2013, 163 nations have joined the Convention as … have been designated for inclusion in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance. What are wetlands? …