15th meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties

The 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) will take place from 23 to 31 July 2025 in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe).

Registration

Representatives of Contracting Parties and approved observers can register here.

Information for participants

For additional details, please see here. 

New observer bodies or agencies

Bodies or agencies desiring to receive recognition as observers for the purposes of attending the meetings of the Conference of the Contracting Parties shall submit appropriate documentation to the Secretariat (cop15@ramsar.org) for consideration three months prior to the meeting, that is, by 23 April 2025:

• constitution of the organization;
• name and contact of the CEO; and
• qualification in fields relating to the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.

Side events

Applications to host a side event at COP15 should be submitted by 31 March 2025 at https://contacts.ramsar.org/cop15-sideevent-request.

Information on side event logistics, including assigned times, dates and the catering contact, will be shared with side event organizers at a later date.

Exhibitions

For exhibition space booking, please contact Mr Shameck Mupeti (shameck@rooneys.co.zw / +263 712 866 127) by 1 May 2025.