The Secretariat will compile a comprehensive database of all relevant contacts including site managers, focal points, administrative authorities, and other sector actors (cross sectoral committees, NWC, Watershed Committees) Currently 1,107 sites have a management plan and 973 sites have management plans that are being implemented. (National Reports to COP12) 27% of Contracting Parties have made assessments of effective management of Ramsar sites. (National Reports to COP12) Indicators % of Ramsar sites in the Ramsar Sites network that have management plans under implementation % of Contracting Parties that have made assessments of effective management of Ramsar sites. % of Ramsar sites that have updated RIS. % red list species loss and % of water birds population estimates and trends. 6 There is a significant increase in the Ramsar site network in particular underrepresented types of wetlands and transboundary sites. Strengthen the list of Ramsar sites with under-represented wetland types or transboundary sites. Wetlands inventories, Red List Living Planet Index, Wild Bird Contracting Parties with support from Secretariat, IOPs. Baseline In current SP: By 2015 at least 2,500 Ramsar sites designated worldwide covering at least 250 million hectares. 3 Indicators Number of Ramsar sites that have been designated Ha of Ramsar sites designated % of underrepresented types of wetlands and transboundary sites. 7 Sites that are at risk of loss of ecological character have threats addressed. Identification and implementation of measures to remove sites from Article 3.2 or Montreux Record. Ramsar Advisory missions. Contracting Parties with support from Secretariat Baseline Currently 2.24 % of Ramsar Sites are in the Montreux Record. 21% of Contracting Parties have reported to the Ramsar Secretariat all cases of negative human- induced change or likely change in the ecological character of Ramsar sites pursuant to Article 3.2. (National Reports to COP12).
and/or climate change mitigation and adaptation. Indicators % of Contracting Parties that have established priority sites for restoration. % of Contracting Parties that have implemented restoration or rehabilitation projects. No of hectares of wetlands restored. 12 Sustainable fishery, agriculture and ecotourism are expanded, contributing to biodiversity conservation and human livelihoods. As a new target agreed during SC48, key actors and indicators will be prepared for SC51 consideration. Operational Goal Goal 4: Enhancing Implementation 13 Scientific and technical guidance at global and regional levels is developed on relevant topics and is available to policy makers and practitioners in an appropriate format and language. STRP leads with support from Secretariat in producing guidance Guidance is adopted by COP and used by Contracting parties and other stakeholders STRP Indicator % of contracting parties reporting on use of Ramsar guidance. Number of times STRP briefing papers and technical papers referenced in the media 14 Ramsar regional initiatives with the active involvement and support of the Parties in each region are reinforced and developed into effective tools to assist in the full implementation of the Convention. As a new target agreed during SC48, tools, key actors and indicators will be prepared for SC51 consideration. 15 Wetland values are mainstreamed through communications, education, The Secretariat’s CEPA programme will deliver high profile media and public awareness placements and Contracting Parties with support from Secretariat and IOPs Baseline 89% of Contracting Parties have branded Word Wetlands Day activities. (National Reports to