| Short Name: | Ramsar Convention |
| Full Name: | Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat |
| Purpose: | environment |
| Established: | 02-Feb-1971 |
| Entered into force: | 21-Dec-1975 |
| Type: | convention, multi-lateral |
| Place where established: | Ramsar, Iran (Islamic Rep. of) |
| Schedule to expire: | |
| Goals and Objectives: | US National Ramsar Committee is a body of nongovernmental organizational representatives that supports the implementation of the Ramsar Convention within US and internationally. The purpose is to stem the progressive encroachment on and loss of wetlands now and in the future, recognizing the fundamental ecological functions of wetlands and their economic, cultural, scientific and recreational value; Promotes sustainable use of aquatic ecosystems, allowing communities to gain economic benefits from these areas while maintaining the ecosystems viability. |
| Related Legislation: | [28 May 1987] Amendments to Articles 6 and 7 of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat. [03 Dec 1982] Protocol to amend the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat. |
| Internet source: | #http://www.ramsar.org/key_conv_e.htm# |
| Country | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | pending | 29-Mar-1996 |
| Algeria | pending | 04-Mar-1984 |
| Argentina | pending | 04-Sep-1992 |
| Australia | pending | 21-Dec-1975 |
| Austria | pending | 16-Apr-1983 |
| Bangladesh | pending | 21-Sep-1992 |
| Armenia | pending | 06-Nov-1993 |
| Belgium | pending | 04-Jul-1986 |
| Bolivia | pending | 27-Oct-1990 |
| Brazil | pending | 24-Sep-1993 |
| Bulgaria | pending | 24-Jan-1976 |
| Canada | pending | 15-May-1981 |
| Sri Lanka | pending | 15-Oct-1990 |
| Chad | pending | 13-Oct-1990 |
| Chile | pending | 27-Nov-1981 |
| China | pending | 31-Jul-1992 |
| Comoros | pending | 09-Jun-1995 |
| Congo, D.R. of | pending | 18-May-1996 |
| Denmark | pending | 02-Jan-1978 |
| Ecuador | pending | 07-Jan-1991 |
| Estonia | pending | 29-Jul-1994 |
| Finland | pending | 21-Dec-1975 |
| France | pending | 01-Feb-1987 |
| Gabon | pending | 30-Apr-1987 |
| Germany, Fed. Rep. | pending | 26-Jun-1976 |
| Ghana | pending | 22-Jun-1988 |
| Greece | pending | 21-Dec-1975 |
| Guatemala | pending | 26-Oct-1990 |
| Guinea | pending | 18-Mar-1993 |
| Honduras | pending | 23-Oct-1993 |
| Hungary | pending | 11-Aug-1979 |
| Iceland | pending | 02-Apr-1978 |
| India | pending | 01-Feb-1982 |
| Indonesia | pending | 08-Aug-1992 |
| Iran, Islamic R. of | pending | 21-Dec-1975 |
| Ireland | pending | 15-Mar-1985 |
| Israel | pending | 14-Jun-1993 |
| Italy | pending | 14-Apr-1977 |
| Japan | pending | 17-Oct-1980 |
| Jordan | pending | 10-May-1977 |
| Kenya | pending | 05-Oct-1990 |
| Liechtenstein | pending | 06-Dec-1991 |
| Lithuania | pending | 20-Dec-1993 |
| Luxembourg | pending | 31-Aug-1989 |
| Malaysia | pending | 10-Mar-1995 |
| Mali | pending | 25-Sep-1987 |
| Malta | pending | 30-Sep-1988 |
| Mauritania | pending | 22-Feb-1983 |
| Mexico | pending | 04-Nov-1986 |
| Morocco | pending | 20-Oct-1980 |
| Namibia | pending | 23-Dec-1995 |
| Nepal | pending | 17-Apr-1988 |
| Netherlands | pending | 23-Sep-1980 |
| New Zealand | pending | 13-Dec-1976 |
| Niger | pending | 30-Aug-1987 |
| Norway | pending | 21-Dec-1975 |
| Pakistan | pending | 23-Nov-1976 |
| Panama | pending | 26-Nov-1990 |
| Papua New Guinea | pending | 16-Jul-1993 |
| Paraguay | pending | 07-Oct-1995 |
| Peru | pending | 30-Mar-1992 |
| Philippines | pending | 08-Nov-1994 |
| Poland | pending | 22-Mar-1978 |
| Portugal | pending | 24-Mar-1981 |
| Guinea-Bissau | pending | 14-May-1990 |
| Romania | pending | 21-Sep-1991 |
| Russian Federation | pending | 11-Feb-1977 |
| Senegal | pending | 11-Nov-1977 |
| Viet Nam | pending | 20-Jan-1989 |
| South Africa | pending | 21-Dec-1975 |
| Spain | pending | 04-Sep-1982 |
| Suriname | pending | 22-Nov-1985 |
| Sweden | pending | 21-Dec-1975 |
| Switzerland | pending | 16-May-1976 |
| Togo | pending | 04-Nov-1995 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | pending | 21-Apr-1993 |
| Tunisia | pending | 24-Mar-1981 |
| Turkey | pending | 13-Nov-1994 |
| Uganda | pending | 04-Jul-1988 |
| Macedonia | pending | 08-Sep-1991 |
| Latvia | pending | 25-Nov-1995 |
| Egypt | pending | 09-Jan-1989 |
| United Kingdom | pending | 05-May-1976 |
| USA (contiguous states) | pending | 18-Apr-1987 |
| Burkina Faso | pending | 27-Oct-1990 |
| Uruguay | pending | 22-Sep-1984 |
| Venezuela | pending | 23-Mar-1989 |
| Zambia | pending | 28-Dec-1991 |
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| Secretariat's address | The Ramsar Convention Bureau Rue Mauverney 28 CH-1196 Gland Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41-22-9990170 |
| Fax | +41-22-9990169 |
| ramsar@ramsar.org#http://ramsar@ramsar.org# | |
| Home Page | #http://www.ramsar.org/key_conv_e.htm# |