Publisher : International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
Place of publication :
Publication year : 2008
Thematic : Wetlands and Peatlands
Language : English
Note
A series of regional meetings and workshops have
been organised to promote regional cooperation for the
conservation and wise use of Himalayan wetlands (Urumqi
2002, Kathmandu 2003, Sanya 2004, Evian 2004,
New Delhi 2006, Changwon 2007, and Kathmandu
2008). These activities promoted a regional dialogue that
involved all governments in the region (except Afghanistan),
intergovernmental organisations, international environmental
organisations, and universities, academic institutions, and
corporate partners*. In the most recent workshop in 2008, a
draft ‘Himalayan Wetlands Initiative’ strategy document was
finalised and is now awaiting approval by the governments
concerned.
The side event is being held to showcase the efforts by the
various governments in the region for the conservation and the
wise use of Himalayan wetlands and to discuss the ‘Himalayan
Wetlands Initiative’. The side event is being organised jointly by
WWF, ICIMOD, and Wetlands International, supported by the
Governments of India and Nepal.
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Encoded by : Pauline Carmel Joy Eje
