Logo and name of the Convention on Wetlands

Conditions of use of the Convention logo

Use by Convention authorities

As the legal custodian of the logo, the Secretariat of the Convention authorizes all national Convention authorities (Administrative Authorities) to use the logo for official purposes to promote wetland conservation and wise use. The Secretariat encourages the use of the logo by Contracting Parties to the Convention, particularly in communications material (websites, social media, leaflets, posters, etc.). The Secretariat is available to provide advice regarding the use.

Use by Ramsar Regional Initiatives

Ramsar Regional Initiatives are encouraged to use the Convention logo side-by-side with their own logo. Please refer to the graphic guidelines for details.

Use by International Organization Partners

Prior written authorization must be obtained from the Secretariat before any use is made of the Convention logo. Please contact ramsar@ramsar.org.

Where the Convention logo is to appear with the logo or logos of partner organizations, please refer to the graphic guidelines for details.

Use by other entities

Any individual or entity who wishes to use the Convention logo for non-commercial purposes, to show their association with the Convention  in the country in which they are based, should seek the approval of the national authority responsible for the implementation of the Convention in that country. 

Any individual or entity in a country that is not a Contracting Party to the Convention, should seek the approval of the Secretariat at ramsar@ramsar.org.

Examples of the Convention logo use for non-commercial purposes, which need to be approved by the national authority:

• Non-commercial publications
• Printed materials (such as flyers, brochures, posters, etc.)
• Non-commercial promotional products (such as T-shirts, stationery, etc.)
• Postage stamps
• Banners
• Websites

Use of the flag of the Convention

• The flag is a formal representation of the Convention on Wetlands.
• The flag is a ceremonial object at each meeting of the Conference of Contracting Parties (COP), where it is handed to the host country of the next COP.  At each meeting of the Conference of Contracting Parties, the flag is flown and displayed at the venue.
• The flag can be displayed at official Convention events.

The name of the Convention

The Full name of the Convention as registered with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat. The officially registered short name is Convention on Wetlands.