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“Nature still speaks with a mighty voice.” Mosi-oa-Tunya—the smoke that thunders—describes the sound and mist created by the plunge of the Zambezi River into the chasm below. Visible in the distance from the venue, the mists reminded delegates at the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to…

Today, delegates at the Convention on Wetlands embarked on a truly special field tour to Kasibo Wetland , a living testament to community-led conservation and the profound connection between people and nature. This evergreen ‘oasis’ in Kasibo has a rich history, dating back to 1965 when Five Bhewu Nyathi first…

The Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards (Ramsar Awards) celebrates and recognizes individuals and organizations for their contributions towards promoting the conservation and wise use of wetlands. Now on its 9th edition, the Ramsar Awards are presented to three worthy individuals whose passion for protecting and conserving wetlands is rooted in tradition…

Under the able facilitation of COP15 Alternate President Tadeous Chifamba (Zimbabwe), delegates completed initial review of nearly all the remaining draft resolutions and adopted, without amendment, three consolidated resolutions on water management, inventories, and wetland values and services. Don’t miss out – check out the 27 July bulletin for all…

Plenary sessions continue today at the WetlandsCOP15, with a focused agenda on the consolidation and consideration of existing draft resolutions. Delegates are working collaboratively to strengthen the policy frameworks that will guide global wetland conservation in the years ahead. Today marks day four of the Convention on Wetlands, where leaders…

In a historic moment during the opening of the high-level segment in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe officially assumed the presidency of the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, taking over from China.The symbolic handover was marked by the exchange of the Ramsar…

A truly historic day unfolded in Victoria Falls as the Ramsar COP15 was officially opened! We were privileged to witness His Excellency President E.D. Mnangagwa of the Republic of Zimbabwe grace the ceremony, extending a profound welcome and setting a powerful tone for the coming days. His address eloquently highlighted…

And so it begins! Day one of COP15, the Convention on Wetlands in Victoria Falls, is off to a strong start. Join us as we work towards protecting wetlands for our Common Future. Regional meetings took place today at the Wetlands COP15, as Contracting Parties aligned priorities and prepared for the…

Just hours before the commencement of COP15, the Government of Zimbabwe, represented by Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Hon. Dr. Evelyn Ndlovu, and Secretary General of the Convention on Wetlands, Dr. Musonda Mumba, held a crucial press conference in Victoria Falls! Minister Ndlovu emphasized the urgent need for action,…

The Secretary General of the Convention on Wetlands, Dr. Musonda Mumba has arrived in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, ahead of COP15 scheduled for the 23rd to the 31st of July, 2025. She was warmly welcomed by the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Ambassador. T Chifamba and…