Russia is out, Saudi Arabia is on the way in The tally of contracting parties to Convention on Wetlands remains 172 After #WetlandsCOP15's energetic start, delegates elected the President, Alternate President and Vice Presidents, then moved through the agenda ➡️ enb.iisd.org/ramsar-convent…

@IUCNe Conservation Intl The Nature Conservancy in Africa Wetlands International Eastern Africa & WWF-Kenya have signed an MoU, officially launching the Kenya Chapter of the Global Mangrove Alliance. 📖 Read more: lnkd.in/dKfEXbfZ #MangroveDay #SaveOurMangroves #NatureBasedSolutions

🌍 Happy #WorldMangroveDay! Celebrations are underway in Kilifi with a milestone MoU signing by GMA Kenya Chapter — a big boost for community-led mangrove restoration! More in store as we honour these Coastal Superheroes safeguarding shores & livelihoods. 🌿💙 📸 #IDCME2025

Today at #RamsarCOP15, we’re turning our attention to the power of data and technology in wetland conservation. Join us in Room Kalala at 13:30 SAST. Scan the QR code to register and be part of the discussion. It’s a full-circle moment for wetlands. Let’s keep the momentum going

What if nature held the pen in writing its own future? Today at #RamsarCOP15, we explore Rights of Nature in Wetlands — a vision for justice, balance, and transformative change. 📍Room Kalundu | 🕜 13:30–14:30 Let’s challenge the norm and spark bold change.

🌍 Happy #WorldNatureConservationDay! Technology and nature are working together to strengthen conservation efforts. Tools like Global Mangrove Watch use satellite data to protect ecosystems from space to shoreline. 🎥 See impact:tinyurl.com/yvv3tnfa #NatureConservation

“A bird can change a heart, and a changed heart can change #wetlands.” A Ramsar Award winner at #WetlandsCOP15 summed up a day that saw approval of a resolution on waterbird estimates and contact groups progress on the strategic plan, budget and finance enb.iisd.org/ramsar-convent…

At #RamsarCOP15, our RD Julie Mulonga PhD, spotlighted “Operationalizing the Rights of Wetlands in Kenya” — a powerful call to protect wetlands as living systems vital for biodiversity, resilience, and livelihoods. 💧🌱 #RightsOfWetlands #COP15 #NatureBasedSolutions

Happening today at #RamsarCOP15! GIZ, @MoEFCC & Wetlands International South Asia host a side event on Capturing Climate Adaptation Co-Benefits of Wetlands. Our own Louisa Chinyavu joins the panel! 🔗 Don’t miss this important conversation shaping the future of wetlands in climate action.

Happening in a few at #RamsarCOP15! 🌿 Join us in Room Kalala at 13:30 SAST as our Regional Director, Dr Julie Mulonga, moderates a high-level dialogue on wetlands in climate action. Be part of shaping nature-based solutions. #ClimateAction #NatureBasedSolutions

True restoration happens when it’s done right. In Tana, CBEMR-trained experts are sharing knowledge and leading hands-on mangrove restoration, turning training into transformation. This is regeneration with purpose. #CBEMR #MangroveRestoration #NatureBasedSolutions #TanaRiver.

“If we destroy the mangroves, we destroy ourselves.” – Mzee Islam Abdulla Masudi, Kipini CFA Chair CBEMR restores mangroves the right way: conserve what’s left, enable natural regeneration, & protect what protects us. #CBEMR #MangroveRestoration #NatureBasedSolutions

When rivers vanish, matriarchs lead herds to wetlands remembered from seasons past. These lifelines keep elephants alive through droughts. Protect wetlands, and you protect the memories that keep herds alive.

This #InternationalYouthDay, we celebrate Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond — youth, communities & partners turning wetland action into global change. 🌱💧 Protecting nature isn’t a duty, it’s a movement. #LocalYouthForGlobalGoals #FromWetlandsToTheWorld

#TBT to #WorldOceansMonth! From 🇰🇪 to 🇸🇨, we took bold steps for coasts, deltas & blue carbon: Ramsar dossier ✅ WIO blue carbon workshop ✅ GMA–Kenya MoU ✅Healthy oceans = healthy coasts 💙 🔗 eastafrica.wetlands.org/blog/world-oce… #BlueCarbon #OceanAction

This year’s call to #BeatPlasticPollution is a living reality on Pate Island. 🌱 With hapahapa pots—biodegradable, handwoven alternatives to plastic bags—communities are restoring coastlines, reviving marine life, and sustaining livelihoods. 🌊 🔗 shorturl.at/0DAdC

This week in Mombasa (19–20 Aug), we join partners to strengthen Kenya’s Coral & #Seagrass Action Plan, by Kenya Wildlife Service with @FaunaFlora. The meeting will: Review the phased-out Strategy Map key stakeholders & data needs Define clear timelines & deliverables #Safeguardourseas

The Wezesha Project officially launched today, setting the stage for youth-led action in wetlands restoration. Hear from the Founder of the Wetlands Conservation Organisation, Benson Mogaka as he shares, in a nutshell, the vision and drive behind this bold initiative.