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Peatlands & CO2 emissions
Adapting to climate change
Water, Food & Health
Migratory Waterbirds
Biofuels

Peatlands & CO2 emissions

All over the world swamps with peatsoils are being drained, burnt, mined, overgrazed. As a result, huge quantities of organic carbon are released in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2).

Our work News Videos: Peatland CO2 Alert!, CKPP Research

Adapting to climate change

Coastal and inland wetlands can reduce the severity of water-related disasters attributed to climate change (droughts, storms & sealevel rise). Their regulatory function help in adapting to climate change.

Our work News Videos: Himalayas, Mangroves Publications

Water, Food & Health

Wetlands are the source of water for the majority of the world's people for drinking water supply, sanitation, and agriculture. They absorb extreme water flows and provide water during droughts.

Our work Videos: Kenya, Zambia/Malawi News Publications

Migratory Waterbirds

Wetlands are key breeding, stopover and non-breeding sites on the world’s flyways for millions of migratory waterbirds. We promote conservation and wise use of waterbirds and wetlands worldwide.

Our flyway work News Monitoring Wader Atlas Publications

Biofuels

Only sustainably produced biofuels are an alternative for fossil fuels. Wetlands International advocates against biofuels from wetlands with key value for carbon storage, biodiversity and water for people.

Our work News Video: Palm oil on peatlands Publications

Our latest news:

World Wetlands Day: recognition for role wetlands in climate change adaptation - Tuesday, February 02, 2010
Celebrating World Wetlands Day, today's spotlight is on the importance of wetlands for reducing impacts of climate change. Globally, there is a growing recognition of the key role that the protection...

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New publication

Wetlands and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

This book presents a baseline of information that helps understanding of how WASH and wetland service provision are connected, why these linkages are vital and how they can be better managed. Furthermore, the publication presents a set of principles to be taken on by sector professionals as a way forward to improve integration in the future.