Intergovernmental treaty providing frameworks for the conservation & wise use of wetlands & their resources. Secretary General: @MumbaMusondam
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#WetlandsWednesday: At @turkiyecop31, the Secretary General moderated the high-level event “Early Warnings for All: Delivering on Our Promise to Protect Everyone.” The Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative, launched by the @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres in 2022, seeks to ensure that every person on Earth is protected by Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) by 2027.
Today at the Leaders Summit at @turkiyecop31, the Secretary General had the pleasure of meeting the Prime Minister of Barbados, the Honourable @miaamormottley. Barbados has been a Contracting Party to the Convention on Wetlands since 12 April 2006, with one designated #RamsarSite.
On the margins of the Leaders Summit at @turkiyecop31, the Secretary General had the opportunity to meet and exchange greetings with Prof. Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of @WMO and Ms @Tatiana_Molcean, Executive Secretary of @UNECE.
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On this #WetlandsWednesday at @turkiyecop31, the Secretary General met Honorable Constantino Guvheya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga, Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, in the presence of Hon Dr Evelyn Ndlovu, Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife.
The Secretary General is at @turkiyecop31. #COP31 is a critical moment to move from climate commitments to implementation. With the latest round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) setting targets for 2035, attention must now turn to translating national commitments into measurable climate outcomes.
The 31st @UNFCCC Conference is taking place in Antalya, Türkiye. Ahead of the Conference, the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands has prepared a Briefing Note to support Contracting Parties in identifying opportunities to harness wetland conservation.
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At the Global Flyways Summit, the Secretary General had a conversation with Ms Yoon Kyung Lee, Deputy Chief Executive of @EAAFP, a Ramsar Regional Initiative. Their exchange highlighted the importance of collaboration among multilateral environmental agreements in advancing the conservation of migratory birds.
Secretary General Dr @MumbaMusondam will attend @turkiyecop31 in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026, where she will advocate for wetland wise use, protection and restoration to deliver climate change outcomes.
The Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands will highlight wetlands’ contribution to the Paris Agreement and explore how existing commitments can translate into measurable outcomes and effective implementation at several events during @turkiyecop31.
“Empty” Lands: Wetlands, Power and Governance follows scientists, local communities and decision-makers to examine the tensions between environmental protection, economic interests and the management of resources that belong to us all. @REWET_HE.
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In preparation for the upcoming @turkiyecop31, yesterday the Secretary Genera paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Mrs. Ayşe Sözen Usluer, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to @UNGeneva and other international organizations in Switzerland.
The Secretary General will attend the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. Strengthening synergies between the two Conventions is essential.
#WetlandsWednesday: This sixth edition's theme, "Out of Sight," spans the full breadth of water & health, how water shapes longevity & shines its brightest light on the part nobody photographs: wastewater. The total prize pool is US$9,000. Winners will be announced in Jan 2027. @onewater_blue
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Wetlands are essential to water security and biodiversity.
I was pleased to open a #UNGeneva Executive Briefing with Dr. Musonda Mumba (@MumbaMusondam), Secretary General of the @RamsarConv, on the role of wetlands in preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference.
Today, the Secretary General delivered a high-level briefing for Permanent Missions in Geneva at @UNGeneva, ahead of the @UNWaterConfUAE.
The briefing featured statements from the Governments of the United Arab Emirates and Senegal, co-hosts of the @UNWaterConfUAE, who outlined the Conference's vision, priorities and opportunities for Member States to engage in advancing the global water agenda.
Bringing together representatives of Permanent Missions, @UN entities and partners, the briefing provided an important platform for Member States to share statements highlighting the critical role of wetlands in addressing global water challenges and strengthening international cooperation.
#WaterIsLife #WeNeedWetlands #2026UNWaterConference
