Definition(s)
Ecosystems of areas largely inundated with water but offering elevated lands as a habitat for wildlife. This areas include swamps, both seasonal and permanent, marsh, open fresh water, shallow saline lagoons, the estuaries of rivers, floodplains and coastal sand dunes. [...] (Source: GEMET/ GILP96 / WRIGHT)
In other languages
French
écosystème des zones humides
Russian
экосистема водно-болотных районов
Spanish
ecosistema de humedales
Arabic
نظام إيكولوجي في الأراضي الرطبة
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World Heritage Convention | 2 decisions |
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Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat | 1 document |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 2 decisions |