Wetlands Articles & Analysis
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Researchers studying amphibian communities in natural wetland ecosystems as well as controlled experiments have shown that as diversity increased, infection rates dropped. ...
This important step will strengthen collective global action on behalf of wetlands conservation and wise use. Despite underpinning the successful delivery of several Aichi targets, the focus on water and wetlands within the CBD had been rather low to date, and fragmented – this decision puts ecosystems at the forefront of meeting the targets. ...
Ede, the Netherlands - A new report by The Nature Conservancy and Wetlands International proves that mangrove forests protect coastal populations and infrastructure against wind and swell waves. ...
Torre Guaceto was designated an international important wetland (IIW) under the Ramsar convention1 in 1971, a site of community importance (SCI) under Natura 20002 in 1995, an important bird area (IBA) in 1998 under the European Birds Directive3 and an institution of the natural protected area (PA) in 2000 by the Italian Government. ...