Young mangroves

2018

During COP13 in 2018, the Convention recognized 18 cities for their protection and wise use of urban wetlands. These pioneer cities serve as examples and inspire deliberate actions for other cities towards sustainable urbanization.

Accredited Wetland Cities

China: Changde, Changshu, Dongying, Haerbin, Haikou, Yinchuan

France: Amiens, Courteranges, Pont Audemer, Saint Omer

Hungary: Lakes by Tata

Republic of Korea: Changnyeong, Inje, Jeju, Suncheon

Madagascar: Mitsinjo

Sri Lanka: Colombo

Tunisia: Ghar el Melh