Caption: The map shows both the differences in the geographic distribution of anthropogenically-impacted wetlands versus non impacted wetlands and the estimated cumulative percentage of wetland ...

Wetlands, among the most vital ecosystems on the planet, are facing unprecedented degradation. These biologically rich and ...

This severely impacts the monitoring system's ability to detect the extent and effect from two of the most significant coastal wetland stressors: development and invasive plant species. Our map will ...

Today, as we mark World Wetlands Day under a biodiversity theme, we must all recognise that 2020 provides us with a unique opportunity to make an ambitious global commitment to protect and restore our ...

Wetlands are among the ecosystems with the highest rates of decline, loss and degradation. Indicators of current negative trends in global biodiversity and ecosystem functions are projected to ...

The Ramsar Secretariat, based in Switzerland, describes the convention as “the single most global framework for ...

But if the Earth gets too hot, a key way wetlands clamp down on methane could be at risk, according to a Smithsonian study published April 23. Methane is responsible for roughly 19% of global ...

As part of efforts to promote international cooperation in the sector, China has established the International Mangrove Center, contributing to global wetland conservation efforts, Yan added.

putting the annual value of wetlands at a very conservative US$3.4 billion. However, extending this figure using the Ramsar Convention's global wetland area estimate of 12.8 million km², the annual ...