Transboundary cooperation in wetlands management

Co-ordinator: Amb. Amado S. Tolentino
E-mail: amatol2@hotmail.com

Transboundary or trans-border wetlands pose a specific challenge to cooperation because of their 3 possible functions

(i) Promotion of peace;

(ii) Protection of the environment and effective management of their resources;

(iii) Preservation, understanding and enhancement of cultural values especially those of indigenous people.

The session intends to dwell on a comprehensive approach to the environmental, social and wetlands management concerns of the issues related to transboundary wetland management.

Expected are findings and papers which describe the wetland geography, historical events and agreements, if any, on wetland- related issues, the current uses of wetland resources, conflict and cooperation in the transboundary wetland areas, management practices and initiatives, sharing benefits or factors relating to potential benefits, and conclusions.