People all over the world are working to protect, restore, and teach about wetlands. In 1971, the nations of the world came together to sign The International Convention on Wetlands (popularly known as the Ramsar Convention named after the city in which the convention was signed), which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.

The Convention 's Mission: "The conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local, regional and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world"

Visit the newly updated Ramsar website