Wetland policies and programs
The Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts is committed to conserving, repairing and promoting the wise use of wetlands across Australia. The department does this with other governments, non-government organisations and the community by developing and implementing the best possible management of Australia's wetlands.
The department also works with state and territory governments to implement Australia's obligations under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and promotes the principles of the Ramsar Convention within the Asia-Pacific and Oceania regions.
Wetland policies, guidelines and strategies
The Wetlands Policy of the Commonwealth Government of Australia defines and guides activities to ensure that all levels of government and the community are working together to conserve wetlands. The Implementation Plan for the Commonwealth Wetlands Policy ensures actions under the Wetlands Policy are addressed in an effective and timely manner.
- Wetlands Policy of the Commonwealth Government of Australia
- Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
- Migratory bird agreements with Japan (JAMBA) and China (CAMBA)
- Mapping Specifications for Australian Ramsar Wetlands
Wetland programs
- Communication, education, and public awareness
- Feathers, Flyways and Friends Program
- Queensland Wetlands Programme
- Research grants and funding
- World Wetlands Day
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