Our offices WETLANDS OUR WORK OUR NETWORK ABOUT US NEWS & INSIGHTS KNOWLEDGE BASE DONATE Wetlands International About Us Wetlands International is the only global not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wetlands. We are deeply concerned about the loss and deterioration of wetlands such as lakes, marshes and rivers. Our vision is a world where wetlands are treasured and nurtured for their beauty, the life they support and the resources they provide.Wetlands International is dedicated to maintaining and restoring wetlands— for their environmental values as well as for the services they provide to people. We work through our network of offices, our partners and experts to achieve our goals. Most of our work is financed on a project basis by governments and private donors. We are also supported by government and NGO membership. A network organisation—working locally and globally Our head office is based in the Netherlands. We have a network of offices around the world; these often independent entities share the same Strategy. We work at the field level to develop and mobilise knowledge, and use this practical experience to advocate for better policies. Our Vision A world where wetlands are treasured and nurtured for their beauty, the life they support and the resources they provide. Our Mission To inspire and mobilise society to safeguard and restore wetlands for people and nature. Our Core Values We maintain the following core values: Our work is globally relevant Our work is based on sound science We work through partnerships and with a wide range of sectors We respect traditional values and knowledge We respect human rights and aim to contribute to gender equality We work in a transparent and accountable way Annual Review The Source: The Annual Review of Wetlands International is an engaging digital magazine that outlines our performance and achievements in 2020. The Source Annual Review 2020 DOWNLOAD Brochure This brochure introduces us and why our work matters. Wetlands International General Brochure DOWNLOAD Our Strategy The Strategic Intent (2020-2030) sets out how we work as an organisation and the targets we have set for ourselves for the coming years. Scaling up the power of wetlands, Strategic Intent 2020-2030 DOWNLOAD Going climate neutral! Wetlands International is committed to also be internally a green organisation. We work continuously to reduce our own footprint. That is why we try to avoid flights. With the Climate Neutral Group, we compensate the carbon emissions if we do use a plane. For producing our printed materials, where possible we preferably use 100% recycled FSC-certified paper. Share this post: Our Offices We have 20 offices based around the world and across four regions: Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America. Our History Wetlands International and its predecessors have worked to protect wetlands since 1937. Read more... Governance The Supervisory Council supervises the general course of affairs within Wetlands International and oversees the implementation of its policies and Strategy. The Supervisory Council also appoints the members of the Management Board. Read more... Our Leadership We have a staff of more than 300 people working in our network of offices in Europe, Africa, South, East and North Asia and Latin America. Our headquarters is based in the Netherlands. All of our offices contribute to develop and implement our global Strategy and work to achieve its global targets. Read more... Meet our team We have a staff of approximately 150 people working in our network of offices in Europe, Africa, South, East and North Asia and Latin America. Our global office is based in the Netherlands. All of our offices contribute to develop and implement our global Strategy and work to achieve its global targets. This is our team in the Global office. Read more... Water Lands With the spotlight in 2020 firmly on the twinned crises of climate and biodiversity and the choices the world must make to avoid catastrophe, journalist […] Luc Hoffmann Medal The Wetlands International Luc Hoffmann Medal for Wetland Science and Conservation is awarded every triennium to honour Dr Luc Hoffmann, one of the inspirational and […] Contact us P.O. Box 471 6700 AL Wageningen The Netherlands Tel. +31 (0) 318 660 910 E-mail: post@wetlands.org RSIN Number: 806703726 Reg No: 09099028 Global Office Contacts Quick links About Us Donate Why wetlands matter Vacancies News & Insights Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Grievance Protocol Complaints Procedure Complaints Protocol Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter! Read previous editions of our email newsletter.