Ramsar: latest developments and connections

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Sukhna Wetland gained global profile following its inclusion as a Ramsar site.

Some support1 report
Council in Greater Geelong blocks Coles commercial development to protect Ramsar-listed wetlands.

Some support1 report

One to three months ago

State infrastructure projects in Assam are causing tree felling, prompting a comparison of domestic conservation standards to international norms.

Some support1 report2 developments inside
Loktak Lake in Manipur is identified as a Ramsar wetland, supporting endemic wildlife.

Some support3 reports
NEMA provides data on the decline of Ramsar sites, specifically Lake Naivasha and Lake Bogoria, in Kenya.

Some support1 report
DWC leads the ANRM Project at Ramsar Sanctuary, providing scientific guidance for restoration in Sri Lanka.

Some support1 report1 development inside

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No new reports in 90+ days

Around Ramsar this week

News at the entities that move Ramsar most

government Structural
Manole, a nominee for Minister of Labor, spoke after hearings before Parliament today.

Moves Ramsar
Tue 14:32
Assam Operational
The Assembly in Assam made a decision countering the Borough Manager's request.

Moves Ramsar
Mon 23:57
Department of Wildlife Conservation Operational
Kandy hosted the World Congress on Snakes, funded by the Department of Wildlife Conservation, where researchers co-authored a monograph.

Moves Ramsar
Tue 11:13
Kenya Shared context
Multiple African nations report political and social developments, including Ramaphosa's trade warnings and Shakahola convictions in Kenya.

Moves Ramsar
Tue 14:54
South Africa Shared context
The South African government is considering measures to ease the financial burden caused by rising fuel prices.

Moves Ramsar
Tue 14:33
Kolkata Municipal Corporation Structural
KMC demolished a clubhouse structure in Kolkata, and Jayanta Banerjee designated Chorbagan as a Durga Puja destination.

Moves Ramsar
Sun 21:07

Connections

The 17 strongest of 20, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.

government Structural

The government entity establishes and enforces the regulatory framework under which the Ramsar site operates.

Some supportJul 7

Ramsar → government
government → Ramsar
City of Greater Geelong Structural

The City of Greater Geelong's actions are structurally constrained by the Ramsar designation of local wetlands.

Some supportSun 21:20

Ramsar → City of Greater Geelong
City of Greater Geelong → Ramsar
Sevvandi Jayakody Operational

A provides scientific guidance regarding Ramsar restoration, establishing a functional partnership.

Some supportJun 28

Ramsar → Sevvandi Jayakody
Sevvandi Jayakody → Ramsar
Assam Operational

Infrastructure projects in Assam are causing tree felling, which negatively impacts Ramsar sites.

Some supportJun 29

Ramsar → Assam
Assam → Ramsar
Tama Potaka Transactional

Tama Potaka, likely in an official capacity, committed funds toward the restoration of the Ramsar site.

Some supportSep 4

Ramsar → Tama Potaka
Tama Potaka → Ramsar
Birn Structural

The location Birn is formally recognized as a Ramsar wetland under the international designation criteria.

Some supportJun 24

Ramsar → Birn
Birn → Ramsar
Beijing Normal University Operational

BNU is actively leading research into the standards and criteria defined by the Ramsar designation.

Some supportSep 8

Ramsar → Beijing Normal University
Beijing Normal University → Ramsar
Herstmonceux Shared context

Herstmonceux is geographically located near the Ramsar wetland area.

Some supportSep 24

Ramsar → Herstmonceux
Herstmonceux → Ramsar

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Nanda Lake Shared context

Nanda Lake is designated as a Ramsar site.

Some supportJun 21

Ramsar → Nanda Lake
Nanda Lake → Ramsar
Tso Moriri Shared context

Tso Moriri is formally classified as a Ramsar wetland site under the international designation.

Some supportJul 14

Ramsar → Tso Moriri
Tso Moriri → Ramsar
South Africa Shared context

South Africa possesses sites that are designated under the Ramsar convention.

Some supportSep 24

Ramsar → South Africa
South Africa → Ramsar
Kolkata Municipal Corporation Structural

Kolkata Municipal Corporation is subject to regulatory standards related to Ramsar wetland protection.

Some supportJul 14

Ramsar → Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Kolkata Municipal Corporation → Ramsar
Department of Wildlife Conservation Operational

The Department of Wildlife Conservation actively leads conservation projects within the Ramsar Sanctuary.

Some supportJun 28

Ramsar → Department of Wildlife Conservation
Department of Wildlife Conservation → Ramsar
Kenya Shared context

The country of Kenya hosts specific sites that meet the criteria for the Ramsar designation.

Some supportAug 25

Ramsar → Kenya
Kenya → Ramsar
Manipur Shared context

Manipur is the geographical location where Ramsar-designated wetlands, such as Loktak Lake, are found.

Some supportAug 11

Ramsar → Manipur
Manipur → Ramsar
Sri Lanka Shared context

Ramsar is identified as one of the designated wetlands within Sri Lanka.

Some supportJun 28

Ramsar → Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka → Ramsar
Greater Accra Region Shared context

Ramsar is a specific site located within the Greater Accra Region.

Some supportJun 17

Ramsar → Greater Accra Region
Greater Accra Region → Ramsar

History

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October 2026

2 events

August 2026

2 events

July 2026

1 event

Jul 14, 2026Lake Suchitlán, a Ramsar site, faces an environmental crisis due to government inaction regarding its critical ecosystem status.

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June 2026

3 events