Resources

Publication

Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework: Ensuring protection and restoration of Inland Waters

Although now only accounting for around 6% of the Earth’s surface area, wetlands sustain a disproportionately high diversity of life, with approximately 40% of all […]

News

Wetlands International at the IUCN World Conservation Congress

Every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together thousands of leaders and government-level decision-makers, civil society, indigenous peoples, business and academic with the goal of […]

Event

Launch of a global Waterbird Populations Portal

Join our virtual webinar on 29 June 2021 from 14.00 – 15.00 CEST where we will launch the Waterbird Populations Portal (WPP), an online interactive platform that […]

Publication

Warta Konservasi Lahan Basah Vol 28 No.1, Maret 2020

Salam redaksi, Warta Konservasi Lahan Basah (WKLB) edisi kali ini hadir di hadapan para pembaca dalam suasana berbeda. Sebagian besar dari kita sedang bekerja dari […]

Blog

Unifying our voices for bird conservation – world migratory bird day 2018

What comes to mind when we were informed that there is this coastal bird the size of a dove that can fly 11,000 km non-stop […]

News

For wildlife conservation, countries need good governance

Ede, The Netherlands, 20 December 2017 – Protecting an area for wildlife can work – but it works better in countries with robust political governance. […]

News

How to submit your Luc Hoffmann Medal nomination in 4 simple steps

So, you know a Wetland Champion who has shown outstanding leadership in wetland science, conservation or awareness raising? And you’d like to nominate them for […]

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Species

Indonesia is rich in waterbirds; it is home to about 380 species of these wetland dependent bird species. Waterbirds are extremely important both from a conservation and recreational point of view. Most of these species have adapted to the drastically changing conditions of wetlands through their migratory behaviour.