Definition(s)
Areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six metres.Wetlands may incorporate riparian and coastal zones adjacent to the wetlands, and islands or bodies of marinewater deeper than six metres at low tide lying within the wetlands. (Source: RAMSAR Convention, Art 1.1 and 2,1)
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Anglais
wetland
Russe
переувлажненные земли
Espagnol
humedal
Chinois, Simplifié
湿地
Arabe
منطقة رطبة
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Convention de Bâle | 1 document |
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Convention de Stockholm | 1 document |
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Convention sur les zones humides | 1 article or paragraph |
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Assemblée des Nations Unies pour l’environnement | 2 decisions |