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Biological diversity
Marine and Freshwater

Definition(s)

'Areas of of water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brakish or salt' (unlilke marine and coastal wetlands not affected by tidal flood) (Source: RAMSAR)

Hierarchy

Broader: wetland

In other languages

French
Milieux humides continentaux
Russian
внутренние водно-болотные угодья
Spanish
humedal interior
Chinese, Simplified
内陆湿地
Arabic
أراضي رطبة داخلية

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with inland wetland

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Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat