The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat held at Ramsar in Iran in 1971. Now known as the Convention on Wetlands. Seeks to identify, conserve and use wisely, areas of wetland that may be under threat from human encroachment. The Convention entered into force in 1975 and had 158 signatories lodged with UNESCO by 2009. www.ramsar.org
Geography Dictionary & Glossary for Students \\ ITS Tutorial School (ITS) - Hong Kong.