Our Ocean Conference 11: Coastal Wetlands Emerge as Critical Pillars for a Sustainable Blue Economy
From Mombasa, Kenya, our teams from East Africa and the Global Office joined partners, governments,…
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Winoto Kusumo Brazil Takes Monumental Leap Towards Championing Global Peatland Conservation Initiative
Brazil is charting a significant course towards becoming a Champion Country of the Peatland Breakthrough,…
Afghanistan Rejoins Global Waterbird Counts Amidst Growing Citizen Science Momentum
In January 2026, Afghanistan marked a significant return to the International Waterbird Census (IWC) for…
Sand and Sustainability: An Essential Resource for Nature and Development
The relentless global appetite for sand, fueled by escalating population growth, rapid economic expansion, and…
Satellite Alerts Revolutionize Mangrove Conservation in Senegal’s Casamance Region
In the remote village of Séleki, nestled deep within Senegal’s verdant Casamance region, a silent…
Europe Shatters Records: Over 600 River Barriers Dismantled in 2025, Reconnecting Thousands of Kilometers of Freshwater Ecosystems
The movement to restore Europe’s vital freshwater arteries has achieved an unprecedented milestone in 2025,…
Kenya Mangrove Champions Initiative Launches to Foster Locally Led, Science-Based Restoration
Nairobi, Kenya – May 26, 2026 – A pivotal workshop convened last week in Kenya,…
World Environment Day 2026: Wetlands Emerge as Critical Allies in the Global Climate Fight
As the world prepares to observe World Environment Day on June 5th, 2026, a pressing…
Global Wetlands Community Gathers on Lake Geneva Shores to Chart Future of Wetland Conservation Post-COP15
The international wetland community reconvened on the picturesque shores of Lake Geneva in May 2026,…
Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue Highlights Progress and Persistent Barriers in Integrating Marine Solutions into Global Climate Action
Published on: June 17, 2026 By Susanna Tol, Wetlands International and Anelise Zimmer, The Pew…
