Global wetlands conference results in resolutions for restoration & protection

Global wetlands conference results in resolutions for restoration & protection

Wetlands are disappearing at three times the rate of forests, alarming conservationists who highlight the ecosystems’ role in achieving global biodiversity and climate goals. To address these challenges and chart a path toward sustainable conservation, delegates gathered in Zimbabwe for the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) on Wetlands in July. The gathering aimed to strengthen global commitments for wetland resto…