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Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Secretariat

 

RAMSAR

   

Environmental Mandate

Ramsar is a multilateral treaty established in 1971, and registered with the UN legal Affairs Department, registration number 14583. The Convention entered into force on 21.12.1975, and the depositary in UNESCO. The Convention deals with conservation and wise use of wetlands and water resources, through national actions and international cooperation. Its Conference of Parties meets every 3 years, and decides on resolutions for the forward planning of the Convention.

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All aspects of wetland and water resource Conservation and wise use, comprising both freshwater and saline inland waters, (including subterranean systems) and marine waters up to a depth of 6 metres
 

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