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Looking back with fond memories at our Annual Meeting earlier this month. 75 participants from 15 countries, sharing our work, celebrating wetlands, and advocating for their conservation💙
Abstract book and other memories: swseurope2026.cz
📷: Luca Marazzi
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💧Water scarcity knows no borders.
As northern Italy faces growing water shortages, Switzerland is temporarily increasing water releases from Lake Lugano to support declining levels in Lake Maggiore and help meet growing water demands.
🌿 Healthy wetlands, lakes and river systems are essential to water security. The situation is a reminder that shared waters require shared solutions, and that wetlands must be at the heart of how we manage and protect our water resources.
Details: euronews.com/my-europe/2026/…
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New data from #SystemsChangeLab shows growing pressures on freshwater are outpacing global action. Transforming the freshwater system calls for:
💧Minimizing disruptions to the water cycle
🏞️Protecting and restoring freshwater ecosystems
❌Reducing pollution, overexploitation, and invasive alien species
🚰Ensuring equitable access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
Explore what’s needed: systemschangelab.org/freshwa…
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Wetlands need people who care.
Swipe to learn how you can contribute to the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
Detailed publication on Wetlands Conservation and Wise Use – The Role of Citizens:
south-asia.wetlands.org/publ…
@WetlandsInt @RamsarConv @moefcc @RiteshEconomics
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Join @WorldResources , @BezosEarthFund & UNEP-WCMC for a webinar launching #SystemsChangeLab’s new freshwater system. Hear about where progress is being made, where action is falling short, and the opportunities to build a more equitable future🔗Register: bit.ly/4fC5gXP
ICYMI: Check out this “Wetlands in Action” webinar series from our Horizon Europe Sister Projects 🎙️
wethorizons.eu/wetlands-in-a…
Topics include: tracking GHG dynamics, engaging citizens, remote sensing, unlocking restoration via markets + restoration tools.
All free to watch 🙌
NEW SWS Europe Initiative: Write a letter to a European Wetland✍
Celebrate its beauty, recall shared experiences, reflect on the changes you have witnessed, or express your hopes and concerns for its future.
Submissions due by 1st September 2026.
More info below👇
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Join the SWS Student Section Virtual Conference on July 31–August 1 for two days of learning and networking —all from wherever you are.
🔗 Register today: ow.ly/C6nf50ZoypE
#SWS #WetlandScience #StudentScientists #ProfessionalDevelopment #Wetlands #VirtualConference
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The Global Land Outlook Thematic Report on Ecological Connectivity and Land Restoration focuses on land as a social-ecological system and its interactions with freshwater systems and terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity.
Details: unccd.int/resources/reports/…
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The #IUCNcongress 2025 begins this week, where the Secretary General will participate in key sessions and discussions. As the only global treaty dedicated to wetlands, the Convention’s presence at the Congress underscores its vital role in advancing wetland conservation.
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💧 Recognising wetlands are integral to the global water cycle creates new opportunities.
🌱 Wetlands support water security at all scales.
🌍 Countries that incorporate wetlands into national water, climate & development strategies are building resilience while reducing risk.
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It is still possible to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C and avoid the worst of climate chaos.
We know it can be done if we supercharge the transition to the clean energy age.
The bottom-line is clear:
Clean is competitive & #ClimateAction is imperative.
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#WetlandsWednesday: Recognizing the importance of National Wetland Inventories (NWIs), the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands and the Humboldt Institute co-organized the first Spanish language module of the NWI training course, held from 19 to 23 May in Bogotá, Colombia.
The programme aims to enhance national expertise, refine technical skills and support the development of robust strategies to complete National Wetland Inventories.
By equipping national focal points with structured methodologies and state of the art tools, this three year training course is building a stronger global network committed to protect wetlands for our common future.
Learn more: ramsar.org/news/ongoing-capa…
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SWS 2025 is only two weeks away!
Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of wetlands.
Register online at ow.ly/UBFg50Wj77C.
Book your stay at ow.ly/9TOK50Wj77w.
#SWS2025 #Wetlands #SWS #AnnualMeeting
The 12th Intecol Wetlands conference is on in Tartu! #Estonia. You can get wetland scientist certification through @WetlandScientis and propose resolutions
