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Two SCWP sites in Kazakhstan designated Ramsar sites.
Conserving Wetlands and Migratory Waterbirds in Asia. Led by the International Crane Foundation with funding from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), the Siberian Crane Wetland Project* (SCWP) is a six-year effort to sustain the ecological integrity of a network of globally important wetlands in Asia that are of critical importance for migratory waterbirds and other wetland biodiversity, using the globally threatened Siberian Crane (Grus leucogeranus) as a flagship species for this effort. This charismatic bird is the international ambassador that links the 16 project sites strung across Russian Siberia, China, Kazakhstan and Iran, and is a flagship species for the multitude of migratory waterbirds and other wildlife supported by these wetlands. The project will ensure the legal protection of these wetlands, and raise the capacity of the responsible agencies to manage them effectively in cooperation with local communities and other stakeholders. In addition, the project will support the work at the sites through national and flyway level activities such as strengthening legislation and policies, and improved coordination of international activities.The SCWP is being implemented through the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), as Implementing Agency of the GEF, in cooperation with the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) and the governments of the People’s Republic of China, Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Kazakhstan, and Russian Federation.
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 • East Asian - Australasian Flyway Partnership Chief Executive Position Vacancy Read full announcement • Two SCWP sites in Kazakhstan designated Ramsar Sites Read more • Meeting on Alternative Livelihood Programs, Kazakhstan Learn more • Sixth regional tourism fair highlights SCWP sites in Kazakhstan Read full story • Report released on the effects of development on waterbirds in the Poyang Lake Basin Learn more • Chabda and Kuoluma-Chappanda Republic Resource Reserves, Russia to celebrate ten year anniversary Learn more • Celebration of World Wetlands Day in Kazakhstan Read full story • SCWP celebrates collaboration with Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Learn more • Long-term monitoring of Siberian Cranes assessing risks for waterbirds at Poyang Lake, China Read more
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