Switzerland

Entry into force

16 May 1976

Ramsar sites

11

Surface area of

14.690
ha
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O. Epars, 2008
Ramsar Secretary General, Martha Rojas-Urrego, was a panelist at the Geneva high level round table discussion “Healthy wetlands, resilient communities”.
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Geneva high level round table discussion “Healthy wetlands, resilient communities”. Panelists from left: Jane Madgwick, Wetlands International; Martha Rojas-Urrego, Ramsar Convention on Wetlands; Maria Teresa Almojuela, Permanent Mission of the Philippines to the United Nations; Kirsi Madi, UNISDR.
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Ramsar Secretary General, Martha Rojas-Urrego, was a panelist at the Geneva high level round table discussion “Healthy wetlands, resilient communities”. The event brought together speakers from governments, civil society, humanitarian and development agencies to share their perspectives on how wetlands contribute to sustainable development by reducing the risk of disasters. The event was attended by over 140 participants.
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Chair of the Standing Committee Jorge Rucks opened the 52nd meeting by saying "We are losing wetlands, this vital ecosystem, and we must redouble our efforts to ensure wise use of and conservation of wetlands. The Strategic Plan for 2016-24 is there to help us in guiding our work.”
Katie Hammond
"2015 stands out as a beacon of hope, when the international community came together and agreed on 17 Sustainable Development Goals, including two goals which specifically recognize the importance of wetlands in sustainable development – the goal on water, and the goal on biodiversity" said Acting Secretary General Ania Grobicki
Katie Hammond
Outreach material at the UN-Water Partners reception to celebrate World Wetlands Day at the International Labour Organization Geneva
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Enjoying the sunrise on the Lake Leman
Jane Smith
Mark Smith, IUCN, Ramsar International Organization Partner with Guy Ryder UN-Water Chair and Director GeneraI International Labour Organization at the reception to celebrate World Wetlands Day at the Geneva
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Acting Secretary General Ania Grobicki and Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Chief Executive, Martin Spray, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 15 June 2016.
(Photo credit: Katie Hammond)
Katie Hammond
Oely Rakotomamonjy and Sharon Oseku-Frainier of the Ramsar Secretariat at the UN-Water Partners reception to celebrate World Wetlands Day at the International Labour Organization Geneva
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Lake and Mountains in Switzerland
Nina Nery

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