To designate for the Ramsar List those wetlands which meet the Convention's criteria, especially wetland types still under-represented in the List and transfrontier wetlands. Where a national inventory exists please provide details of when it was finalised, where it is kept and what information it contains. The materials give a background information on the major wetlands of the country. If it is known, please provide an estimate of the area of wetlands in your country at present and any information on rates of loss or conversion to other activities. About 150 km 2 .
Wetlands are the ecosystem better represented in the Albania coast.
Typical of low laying alluvial shores these ecosystem are found from North to South forming a continuous chain of very useful habitats. Most of them are described as salt pans. If your government indicated at COP6 that it would be proceeding to list further specific sites, please advise of the status of this action. To mobilise international cooperation and financial assistance for wetland conservation and wise use in collaboration with other conventions and agencies, both governmental and non-governmental. If yes, please give details.