The #WetlandsCOP15 was held from 23 to 31 July 2025, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, under the theme “Protecting wetlands for our common future”.
The Conference of the Contracting Parties adopted 28 Resolutions, which can be accessed on the Convention website here: www.ramsar.org/resolution-s...
“Geneva sits at the heart of global policy and finance,” says @ramsar.org Secretary General Musonda Mumba, urging leaders to carry forward the #WetlandsCOP15 momentum—and raise the #wetlands flag in every forum.
Secretary General Musonda Mumba highlights that with more than 3,000 guests in attendance, #WetlandsCOP15 adopted key resolutions to strengthen implementation, science and participation.
Parties emphasized the need to integrate #weltands into #KMGBF and coordinated action.
#SaveTheDate: On Monday 17 November 2025, H.E. Ms. Ever Mlilo, Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe to @ungeneva.bsky.social and the Secretary General will share the outcomes of the #WetlandsCOP15.
⏳15:00 – 16:00 CET
📍Palais des Nations, Geneva – Room VIII
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#WetlandsWednesday: The connection between wetlands and agriculture is fundamental. @fao.org's engagement at the #WetlandsCOP15 underscored its leading role in the global effort to restore wetlands as part of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
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For the first time in its history, the meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on Wetlands (COP15) took place in Southern Africa.
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Ministers present at the #WetlandsCOP15 adopted the Victoria Falls Declaration, a political statement calling for stronger will, greater investment, and faster action to protect wetlands. It recognised wetlands as essential to achieving global biodiversity goals.
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This African Wire-tailed Swallow accompanied us on Zambezi River trip as had nest under boat. Red-throated Crag-Martins perched on Elephant Hills Resort Victoria Falls #WetlandsCOP15 with resident Vervet Monkeys. At Hwange we saw Rufous-chested aka Red-breasted Swallow. #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birds 13/25
The Secretary General Dr Musonda Mumba today paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, highlighting the outcomes of the #WetlandsCOP15 and the priorities for the upcoming Triennium (2025–2028).
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Parties at #WetlandsCOP15 sought to match the ambition needed to reverse the alarming trends of #wetlands loss through increased synergies with other MEAs, institutional strengthening, enhanced implementation tools, and adequate financial support
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For many years, the #IKI has been supporting the implementation of @Ramsar.org goals through a wide range of global projects. Wetlands are are protected as habitats and strengthened as nature-based solutions. Details ➡️ buff.ly/vjfyL0k
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#Environment: What's Up in #GENeva from 4-10 Aug?
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Discussing how #EcocideLaw can protect #wetlands!
Stop Ecocide International's Africa Director James Gondi was at #WetlandsCOP15 in Victoria Falls, #Zimbabwe.
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The @ramsar.org #WetlandsCOP15 wrapped up in Victoria Falls with new global commitments to protect and restore wetlands which are essential for migratory birds, biodiversity, and local communities. 🦆 🏞️
Read how these decisions will strengthen flyway conservation: www.unep-aewa.org/en/news/wetl...
Secret ballots, at the wire agreements on draft text, and a plan to guide @ramsar.org's work for the next decade
Delegates ended #WetlandsCOP15 adopting all but one of 26 draft resolutions intended to further the protection and wise use of #wetlands
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The #WetlandsCOP15 has officially come to a close in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, marking a successful gathering of global leaders, experts and stakeholders committed to the conservation and wise use of wetlands. It is now official: Panama will host #COP16.
Do you know what’s known as Earth’s kidneys? Wetlands!
From rivers and lakes, to coastal marine ecosystems and mangroves, wetlands store carbon, protect against floods and feed billions.
Watch the video to learn why wetlands matter.
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Want to dig deeper into Wednesday's talks at #WetlandsCOP15 in Victoria Falls?
Read the full Earth Negotiations Bulletin daily report
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On the penultimate day of #WetlandsCOP15, delegates
• approved a historic 4.1% increase to the budget
• agreed on selection criteria for a new Secretary General
• heard “red line” proclamations from the US
• readied for a vote on the Ukraine proposal
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Today, delegates attending #COP15Zimbabwe had the opportunity to visit Kasibo Wetland, gaining insights into the ecological diversity and local conservation efforts at this vital site.
#RamsarCOP15 #WetlandsCOP15 #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture
Our climate policy officer, Harry Davies, is the NL 🇳🇱 delegate to Ramsar #COP15. On day 3 of the conference he says: “The urgency of protecting and restoring wetlands worldwide has never been clearer.🌍
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At the #WetlandsCOP15, the Secretary General Dr Musonda Mumba held a bilateral meeting with Dr Tasila Banda, Senior Biodiversity Specialist at the Global Environment Facility (GEF), highlighting the importance of resource mobilization in scaling up wetland conservation initiatives.
Established in 1996, the Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards celebrate & recognize both individuals & organizations for contributions towards promoting the conservation & wise use of wetlands. This year’s three exceptional conservationists were honoured at an award ceremony during the #WetlandsCOP15.
From peatlands to mangroves, wetlands are vital for biodiversity, climate stability and human livelihoods.
@Ramsar.org's #WetlandsCOP15 is spotlighting the urgent need to protect them.
See how local women in the Philippines are leading the way.
https://undp-nature.exposure.co/women-of-the-wetlands
Want to dig deeper into Monday's talks at #WetlandsCOP15 in Victoria Falls?
Read the full Earth Negotiations Bulletin daily report
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“A bird can change a heart, and a changed heart can change #wetlands.”
A Ramsar Award winner at #WetlandsCOP15 summed up a day that saw approval of a resolution on waterbird estimates and contact groups progress on the strategic plan, budget and finance
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Want to dig deeper into Sunday's talks at #WetlandsCOP15 in Victoria Falls?
Read the full Earth Negotiations Bulletin daily report
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Delegates at #WetlandsCOP15 charged through review of all but one remaining draft resolutions, including on conservation and restoration of waterbird flyways, river dolphins as key species, youth empowerment and integration, and culture and #wetlands
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Delegates began reviewing 29 draft resolutions; one on the Ramsar List faced strong opposition, while broad support emerged for the Waterbird Estimates Partnership
Want to dig deep into Saturday's talks at #WetlandsCOP15?
Read the full ENB Daily Report
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“The Secretariat is small and underfunded.”
As divergent views emerged at #WetlandsCOP15 on the 2026–2028 budget, Alternate President Tadeous Chifamba appealed for flexibility and ambition
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