41 Subtask CC1.4 ): Potential No activities As in task 15, the Mediterranean Wetlands contribution of wetland undertaken Observatory (as a tool under the MedWet regional ecosystems to climate change initiative) has launched a project to assess and mitigation and adaptation promote the role that wetlands can play in mitigating the impacts of climate change. 42 Ramsar Sites boundary No activities Briefing Note completed last triennium. migration in response to sea undertaken level rise and other climate change effects C. Wetlands & water resource management 43 The role of biodiversity and Establish an expert group on maintaining the ability of Ongoing A manuscript has been drafted and is being wetlands in the global water biodiversity to continue to support the water cycle (as finalized. cycle requested by CBD COP10 Decision X/28 and approved by SC42), and communicate with Parties so that they can provide scientific inputs through their own experts. 44 Ramsar, water and wetlands: Develop a strategy for Ramsar to engage fully in the Ongoing Identified as a top priority by SC46. review and development of a global water debate, focusing on the role of wetlands strategy for engaging in the as natural water infrastructure. This includes Paper commissioned by the Secretariat, reviewed global water debate specifying aims, mechanisms for engagement, and by STRP and provided to the Secretariat. products needed to support the engagement. [Note. The Secretariat’s 2011 development of a 40+” “Vision for the Convention contributes to this strategy.] 45 Environmental water allocation Work with Mexico and WWF to share approaches and Ongoing STRP member has been working with the for wetlands - guidance experiences and to develop further guidance or tools Government of Mexico on a DR for COP12. The DR for management and allocation of water for was accepted by SC48 to be transmitted to COP12. maintaining the ecological functions of wetlands. Wetlands & agriculture
41 Subtask CC1.4 ): Potential contribution of wetland ecosystems to climate change mitigation and adaptation No activities undertaken As in task 15, the Mediterranean Wetlands Observatory (as a tool under the MedWet regional initiative) has launched a project to assess and promote the role that wetlands can play in mitigating the impacts of climate change. 42 Ramsar Sites boundary migration in response to sea level rise and other climate change effects No activities undertaken Briefing Note completed last triennium. C. Wetlands & water resource management 43 The role of biodiversity and wetlands in the global water cycle Establish an expert group on maintaining the ability of biodiversity to continue to support the water cycle (as requested by CBD COP10 Decision X/28 and approved by SC42), and communicate with Parties so that they can provide scientific inputs through their own experts. Ongoing A manuscript has been drafted and is being finalized. 44 Ramsar, water and wetlands: review and development of a strategy for engaging in the global water debate Develop a strategy for Ramsar to engage fully in the global water debate, focusing on the role of wetlands as natural water infrastructure. This includes specifying aims, mechanisms for engagement, and products needed to support the engagement. [Note. The Secretariat’s 2011 development of a “Vision 40+” for the Convention contributes to this strategy.] Ongoing Identified as a top priority by SC46. Paper commissioned by the Secretariat, reviewed by STRP and provided to the Secretariat. 45 Environmental water allocation for wetlands - guidance Work with Mexico and WWF to share approaches and experiences and to develop further guidance or tools for management and allocation of water for maintaining the ecological functions of wetlands. Ongoing STRP member has been working with the Government of Mexico on a DR for COP12. The DR was accepted by SC48 to be transmitted to COP12. Wetlands & agriculture
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