COP15 concludes in Zimbabwe with enhanced global resolve to wetland conservation

1/8/2025 7:51

The 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15) concluded Thursday in the resort city of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, with an increased global commitment to wetland conservation.



The COP15 ran under the theme of "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future," drawing government representatives to highlight the vital role of wetlands in sustaining ecological health, biodiversity, and climate resilience.



Adopted resolutions at COP15 include accelerating national and regional actions, enhancing monitoring and reporting, capacity building and mobilization of resources for wetlands conservation, and mainstreaming the wetlands into climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction, among others.