The conservation of waterfowl is important but this perspective can somehow be different around parts around the world. In North America, they protect and conserve waterfowl, so that they can shoot more next year. Europe and Asia seem to care about the intrinsic value of the animals. This is a review of some waterfowl conservation organizations around the world.
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Wildfowl and wetlands trust (WWT) was founded in the United Kingdom by Peter Scott in 1946. This organization is focused on the conservation and restoration of wetlands for wildlife animals but also and its network comprise 2,600 hectares of wetland habitat.
Their goals are finance by membership fee of approximately 200,000 people. The main goals of the wildfowl and wetlands trust are to increase the awareness of wetlands, identify possible threats for wildlife and support conservation. WWT is composed of four main subsidiary organizations:
1. Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (Trading),
2. Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (Consulting),
3. Wetlands Advisory Service is now dormant, and
4. Wildfowl Trust (Holdings) Ltd does not trade, but acts as trustee of property for WWT
Their goals are finance by membership fee of approximately 200,000 people. The main goals of the wildfowl and wetlands trust are to increase the awareness of wetlands, identify possible threats for wildlife and support conservation. WWT is composed of four main subsidiary organizations:
1. Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (Trading),
2. Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (Consulting),
3. Wetlands Advisory Service is now dormant, and
4. Wildfowl Trust (Holdings) Ltd does not trade, but acts as trustee of property for WWT
African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement - AEWA
The African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) is an intergovernmental agreement for the conservation of migratory waterbirds (waterfowl) and their habitat in Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and the Canadian Archipelago. This treaty protects 255 species that depend on wetlands at some point of the year. There is an international agreement and commitment to protect waterbirds throughout their migratory flyways.
The conservation of migratory waterfowl and the management of their habitat is essential in the goal of protecting this species. The agreement is partitioned in three main bodies: The Agreement has three main bodies: the Meeting of the Parties (MOP), which is the governing body of AEWA, the Standing Committee (StC) and Technical Committee (TC). The conservation and management goals of the AEWA are focused on the habitat protection, conservation and management of wetlands and waterfowl populations. These plans and activities are monitored intensively for the purpose of education and awareness-raising. Special protective measures are to be implemented for those waterfowl populations of particular conservation concern.
The conservation of migratory waterfowl and the management of their habitat is essential in the goal of protecting this species. The agreement is partitioned in three main bodies: The Agreement has three main bodies: the Meeting of the Parties (MOP), which is the governing body of AEWA, the Standing Committee (StC) and Technical Committee (TC). The conservation and management goals of the AEWA are focused on the habitat protection, conservation and management of wetlands and waterfowl populations. These plans and activities are monitored intensively for the purpose of education and awareness-raising. Special protective measures are to be implemented for those waterfowl populations of particular conservation concern.
Ramsar
Ramsar is an organization formed in Iran in 1971 and its name comes from the city where is was established, Ramsar. They are also known as the "Ramsar Convention" and this treaty embodies the commitments of several countries in protecting and conserving the wetlands for a more sustainable use. Ramsar first started in the 1960s by non-governmental organizations that noticed the declining of suitable habitats and migratory waterfowl due to habitat loss. The treaty was finally established in 1971 and they are now well-established around the world.
Their mission is the conservation of wetlands and waterfowl by the management of lakes, marshes, ponds and other marine habitats. Ramsar's main philosophy is "wise use" through the maintenance and implementation of ecological practices for the increment of biodiversity. They have periodical meetings in which they discuss new restrictions and laws that could aid sustainability of wetlands and waterfowl populations. They also focus on public education, international cooperation, policies and legislation and the development of projects that may have a direct or indirect impacts on wetlands.
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Their mission is the conservation of wetlands and waterfowl by the management of lakes, marshes, ponds and other marine habitats. Ramsar's main philosophy is "wise use" through the maintenance and implementation of ecological practices for the increment of biodiversity. They have periodical meetings in which they discuss new restrictions and laws that could aid sustainability of wetlands and waterfowl populations. They also focus on public education, international cooperation, policies and legislation and the development of projects that may have a direct or indirect impacts on wetlands.
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Wetlands International
Wetlands International is the an organization focused on the conservation and management of wetlands that are declining in the world. Additionally they are focused on the restoration of wetlands that are critical for waterfowl. Most of work is funded by the government and private donors.
They advocate for the conservation of bird species that depend on water for the importance in the conservation of biodiversity and recreation. Many waterbirds complete annual migrations of several thousands of kilometers between their breeding and non-breeding areas, passing many country borders and even between continents. Their management plans are based on relevant scientific information that it is used to inform their decision to other organizations and nations.
Their main mission is to protect, sustain and restore wetland habitats for the the conservation of biodiversity. Their long-term plans include the sustainability of water, reducing climate change and its impact at large and small scale, and the conservation of biodiversity by following four main strategies:
1. Mobilising the best available expertise and knowledge
2. Conserving important wetlands
3. Empowering communities to take action
4. Advocacy
They advocate for the conservation of bird species that depend on water for the importance in the conservation of biodiversity and recreation. Many waterbirds complete annual migrations of several thousands of kilometers between their breeding and non-breeding areas, passing many country borders and even between continents. Their management plans are based on relevant scientific information that it is used to inform their decision to other organizations and nations.
Their main mission is to protect, sustain and restore wetland habitats for the the conservation of biodiversity. Their long-term plans include the sustainability of water, reducing climate change and its impact at large and small scale, and the conservation of biodiversity by following four main strategies:
1. Mobilising the best available expertise and knowledge
2. Conserving important wetlands
3. Empowering communities to take action
4. Advocacy