Montreux Record

The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the List of Ramsar wetlands of international importance where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur as a result of technological developments, pollution or other human interference. It is a voluntary mechanism to highlight specific wetlands of international importance that are facing immediate challenges. It is maintained as part of the List of Ramsar wetlands of international importance.[1]

Established in 1990

List of sites under the Montreux Record

As in August 2021, 48 sites are listed in the Montreux Record.[2] The Montreux Record was established by Recommendation 4.8 at the COP-4 in 1990 held at Montreux, Switzerland. It was adopted by the Conference of Contracting parties in Brisbane in 1996.

References
  1. gmbh, 21TORR AGENCY. "Ramsar Convention - Montreux Record". archive.ramsar.org. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
  2. "Ramsar Sites Information Service". Ramsar. Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.


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