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Celebrating 50 Years of Internationally Important Wetlands
Celebrating 50 Years of Internationally Important Wetlands
2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, a treaty focused on the conservation and wise use of important wetlands. To receive the honor of being designated a Ramsar wetland, candidate sites must fulfill at least one of nine specific criteria. Of the 2,400 sites around the world, 41 are found in the U.S. and three are within the NOAA family each of which are major stopover points for migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway in California.
1. Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
The Tijuana River National Estuarine
Vientiane, Feb 15 (Vientiane Times/ANN): Representatives from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and its partners recently monitored the progress of the Ecosystem Conservation through Integrated Landscape Management (ECILL) at Savannakhet province’s Xe Champhone Wetland Complex.
On February 3-5, the national director of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Julie Gabet-Ouahioune accompanied by Volasith Sivongdao, Deputy Director of Savannakhet Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Office (PAFO), and Mrs Manoly Sisavanh, Deputy Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) visited Savannakhet’s Xe Champhone Wetland Complex to monitor the progress of the European Union (EU) and AFD financed for (ECILL)” Project in Laos.
Published February 1, 2021, 8:29 AM
Siargao Island is not just a home to the famous “Cloud 9” wave, but also a home to hundreds of species of plants and fauna.
The teardrop-shaped island’s biodiversity was uncovered in a study conducted by the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) members of Division V (Biological Sciences).
Led by Dr. Cecilia Banag-Moran, the NRCP team logged around 110 species of plants and 403 species of animals from the aquatic and terrestrial habitats in the municipality of Del Carmen alone.
The study showed that “remarkable plant and beach forest species and possible new species of frog, rat, tarsier, insects, marine fish and decapod crustaceans” can be found in Del Carmen, Siargao in Surigao del Norte.
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cradle of Europe
January 6, 2021
You many think of Greece as predominantly a sun, sea and sand destination, even if you like to soak up the culture too. But with its mild climate, history and beautiful landscape, Greece has a lot to offer all year round. It’s also taking great strides in sustainability, and by its very nature, its culture has some features that make it a hit with ecotourists.
“Organic produce markets and island seafood makes it an unintentional leader of the world’s most sustainable food,” explained Lonely Planet. This year, the travel platform has refocused its Best in Travel awards on “destinations that are making incredible contributions in the areas of sustainability, diversity and community,” and it named Greece as the Best Food Destination for 2021.