Wetlands and Disaster Risk Reduction: A Guide for Wetlands Managers

Abstract

The importance of wetlands in disaster risk reduction has gained global attention. In recognizing this important function of wetlands, the Convention on Wetlands adopted the Resolution XII:13 (Wetlands and Disaster Risk Reduction) in 2016. Other global treaties such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Paris Agreement, and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, have also recognized the importance of managing healthy ecosystems, including wetlands, to reduce disaster risks. Nevertheless, there are many gaps in translating this policy level commitment into ground level actions.Guide for Wetland Managers”, with a special focus on the Asia and Pacific region.This guidance aims to provide insights to relevant national and regional agencies in advancing their disaster risk reduction and climate action strategies.