Convention on Wetlands

Intergovernmental treaty providing frameworks for the conservation & wise use of wetlands & their resources. Secretary General: @MumbaMusondam

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

On 10 July 2026, the Secretary General to the Convention on Wetlands Dr Musonda Mumba signed the Agreement between the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands and the Government of the Republic of Panama, on hosting of the upcoming COP16.

The agreement, signed by H.E. Juan Carlos Navarro, Minister of Environment, lays the framework for the Conference of the Contracting Parties that will take place in Panama City between 7 and 15 June 2028.

The Secretary General thanked the Panamanian authorities, represented by Vice Minister Oscar Vallarino Bernat, for their partnership and commitment to advancing global wetland conservation.

#COP16 #ConventionOnWetlands #WetlandsMatter

[UN Development @UNDP]

Indigenous Peoples were among the first to notice our planet’s changing climate.

Their warnings and solutions deserve more recognition.

As record-breaking heatwaves and cold waves affect all corners of the world, it’s high time we listen. 👉 https://t.co/9g84lMr10p

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

🌍 Extreme heat is no longer a future threat—it is a present reality.

💧 Healthy wetlands can help reduce heat by cooling surrounding areas, storing water during droughts, and increasing climate resilience for people and nature.

“Let us ensure that Earth information is not only collected — but also understood, accessible, and actionable for all.” Celeste Saulo, WMO Secretary-General
https://t.co/CzBwe3ObG5

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

🔥 Cities are heating fast due to urban heat islands
🌿 More wetlands + green spaces = cooler, healthier cities
💧 Follow our week-long campaign
#ConventionOnWetlands #WetlandsMatter

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

“Countries can continue to use the Caribbean Wetlands Regional Initiative (CARIWET) RRI to strengthen relationships and coordinate action to lay out priorities and address challenges of the region.” – Dr Musonda Mumba speaks at the Regional High-Level Event on the Wise Use of Wetlands for Climate Change Mitigation and Ecosystem Conservation in Jamaica.

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

🌿 Urban nature = parks, wetlands, rivers
💧 These spaces cool cities & build resilience
We need more of them.

#GreenCities #ConventionOnWetlands #WetlandsMatter

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

🌿 Protecting Caribbean Wetlands is Investing in Climate Resilience

The Secretary General to the Convention on Wetlands Dr Musonda Mumba gave her remarks at the regional high level dialogue in Jamaica that concludes today.

Since 1970, the world has lost 22% of its wetlands, and nearly 25% of those remaining are in poor ecological condition. In the Caribbean, wetlands such as mangroves, coral reefs, and other vital ecosystems support biodiversity, livelihoods, and food security.

As climate change intensifies hurricanes, flooding, and other natural hazards, conserving and restoring wetlands is more important than ever. Protecting these ecosystems is essential for building resilience, supporting communities, and advancing sustainable development.

#WetlandsMatter #ClimateResilience #CaribbeanWetlands #ConventionOnWetlands

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

Secretary General Dr. Musonda Mumba is in Jamaica attending the Regional High-Level Event on the Wise Use of Wetlands for Climate Change Mitigation and Ecosystem Conservation.

During a panel discussion, she emphasized that global climate challenges cannot be addressed in isolation. Instead, they require coordinated action, strong partnerships, and collective solutions to safeguard wetlands and strengthen climate resilience.
#ConventionOnWetlands #WetlandsMatter

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

🌡️ Green spaces can cool cities by several degrees
💧 Wetlands enhance that effect
Nature = climate control
#ConventionOnWetlands #WetlandsMatter #ReduceHeatWaves

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

🌿 Urban nature =
💧 flood protection
🌱 cleaner air
😊 better well-being
Cooler cities AND healthier lives

#ConventionOnWetlands #WetlandsMatter

[IUCN @IUCN]

💧People’s lives and livelihoods depend on access to water and global demand is expected to ⬆️ 50% by 2030.
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The world must equitably and sustainably manage water to provide for a growing human population.
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Learn how➡️ https://t.co/gWGG4CTw8H

[Environment Canada @environmentca]

1/2 Ready to showcase Canada’s climate leadership at #COP31?

We invite industry, innovators, Indigenous Peoples, youth, civil society, and governments to propose an event for the Canada Pavilion.!

Info: https://t.co/tDLm1vUmgL

[NECA @shiny_africa]

How do you protect a wetland? You involve the people who live around it.

NECA is leading the charge in changing mindsets around Bihinga. Through daily field monitoring, environmental education, and building sustainable eco-tourism, we are bridging the gap between human livelihoods and wild biodiversity. What makes Bihinga truly unique is its role inside the Albertine Rift. It serves as a vital sanctuary acting as the ultimate breeding ground for majestic Grey Crowned Cranes (Umusambi).

Even more remarkably, it is a critical last stronghold for the endangered Grauer's Swamp Warbler.
#CommunityConservation #AlbertineRift #NECAInAction

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

⚠️ Cities are losing green spaces
🔥 Result: more heat, more risk
🌿 Protect urban wetlands

#ConventionOnWetlands #WetlandMatter

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

🌿 The Secretary General will be attending a regional high level event in Jamaica on “Wise Use of Wetlands for Climate Change Mitigation and Conservation of their Ecosystem Services” with focus on the Caribbean wetlands.

From mangroves to coral reefs, Caribbean wetlands support biodiversity, livelihoods, and climate resilience. Yet these vital ecosystems face growing threats from pollution, development, and climate change.

Protecting wetlands means protecting nature, communities, and our shared future. 🌎

#CaribbeanWetlands #ConventionOnWetlands

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

Secretary General Dr Musonda Mumba joined celebrations marking Germany’s 50th anniversary as a Party to the Convention on Wetlands — a landmark global agreement dedicated to protecting one of Earth’s most vital ecosystems.

From pioneering peatland research at the Greifswald Mire Centre to championing global restoration through the Peatland Breakthrough, Germany continues to lead by example.
With a €1.3 billion commitment to rewet farmed peatlands, Germany is showing how climate action, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable finance can come together to deliver real solutions.

“The cost of inaction is immense, while investing in wetlands delivers substantial returns for biodiversity, climate, water security, disaster risk reduction and human well-being,” Dr Mumba emphasized.

#ConventionOnWetlands #WetlandsMatter

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Coming off a great workshop in Paris on peatlands finance organized by the European Investment Bank, we find this tangible example of how restoration financing helped revive Great Salt Lake Habitat.

At the Great Salt Lake, targeted funding is helping restore critical habitat, improve ecosystem functions, and create conditions for native plants and wildlife to return. Success stories like this demonstrate why sustained financing is essential for healthy wetlands and resilient communities. 🌿

Read the full story and see the impact of restoration in action:
https://t.co/iGGZ4jfkeO
#ConventionOnWetlands #WetlandsMatter

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

At the Ramsar Convention, through global initiatives like the Global Peatlands Initiative, and the Peatland Breakthrough we see growing international momentum to place peatlands at the centre of climate, biodiversity and development agendas. But recognition alone won't restore peatlands. We need investment to turn ambition into action.

#PeatlandsMatter #WetlandsMatter #ConventionOnWetlands #ClimateFinance #PeatlandBreakthrough

[Convention on Wetlands @RamsarConv]

This morning, the Secretary General to the Convention on Wetlands Dr Musonda Mumba is addressing a workshop on Peatlands Finance organized by the European Investment Bank. Peatlands cover just 6% of the Earth's surface, yet they store vast amounts of carbon and help regulate our water systems. 🌍

Financing peatland restoration is financing climate resilience, biodiversity, and sustainable development.

#PeatlandsMatter #WetlandsMatter #ConventionOnWetlands #ClimateFinance #PeatlandBreakthrough

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Dr @MumbaMusondam will be speaking at the Opening of the EIB Workshop on Peatlands Finance, in Paris France.

Themed "Financing Europe's Peatlands: Building the Next Generation of Nature Markets" the workshop seeks to bring public and private stakeholders to explore how peatland restoration can become a scalable and investable asset.

#WetlandsMatter #ConventionOnWetlands #PeatlandsMatter