Ramsar Convention Secretariat
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The Ramsar Convention Secretariat is the administrative body that coordinates and supports the implementation of the international treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands worldwide.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Ramsar Convention Secretariat canonical | 3 |
| Ramsar Secretariat | 2 |
| Ramsar Convention on Wetlands | 1 |
| Secretariat of the Ramsar Convention | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T842636 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
Target entity: Ramsar Convention Secretariat Context triple: [Gland, Switzerland, headquartersLocationOf, Ramsar Convention Secretariat]
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CITES Secretariat
The CITES Secretariat is the administrative body that supports and coordinates the implementation of the global treaty regulating international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora.
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IUCN
The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is a global authority on the status of the natural world, best known for its Red List of Threatened Species and its work in biodiversity conservation and environmental policy.
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Convention on Biological Diversity bodies
Convention on Biological Diversity bodies are the institutional mechanisms established under the Convention on Biological Diversity, including its Conference of the Parties and subsidiary bodies, that oversee and guide global efforts to conserve biodiversity, ensure sustainable use of its components, and promote fair and equitable benefit-sharing.
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World Conservation Congress
The World Conservation Congress is a major global forum organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) that brings together governments, NGOs, scientists, and other stakeholders to shape international conservation policy and action.
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Working Group on the State of the Environment and Nature Conservation
The Working Group on the State of the Environment and Nature Conservation is a HELCOM expert body that assesses the Baltic Sea’s environmental status and coordinates regional efforts for marine protection and biodiversity conservation.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Ramsar Convention Secretariat Target entity description: The Ramsar Convention Secretariat is the administrative body that coordinates and supports the implementation of the international treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands worldwide.
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A.
CITES Secretariat
The CITES Secretariat is the administrative body that supports and coordinates the implementation of the global treaty regulating international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora.
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B.
IUCN
The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is a global authority on the status of the natural world, best known for its Red List of Threatened Species and its work in biodiversity conservation and environmental policy.
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Convention on Biological Diversity bodies
Convention on Biological Diversity bodies are the institutional mechanisms established under the Convention on Biological Diversity, including its Conference of the Parties and subsidiary bodies, that oversee and guide global efforts to conserve biodiversity, ensure sustainable use of its components, and promote fair and equitable benefit-sharing.
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World Conservation Congress
The World Conservation Congress is a major global forum organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) that brings together governments, NGOs, scientists, and other stakeholders to shape international conservation policy and action.
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Working Group on the State of the Environment and Nature Conservation
The Working Group on the State of the Environment and Nature Conservation is a HELCOM expert body that assesses the Baltic Sea’s environmental status and coordinates regional efforts for marine protection and biodiversity conservation.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
environmental governance body
ⓘ
international organization secretariat ⓘ treaty secretariat ⓘ |
| abbreviation |
Ramsar Convention Secretariat
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Ramsar Secretariat
|
| administers |
Ramsar Convention
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surface form:
Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat
Ramsar Convention ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Ramsar Convention Secretariat
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surface form:
Secretariat of the Ramsar Convention
|
| appliesToJurisdiction | Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention ⓘ |
| cooperatesWith |
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
ⓘ
surface form:
Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat
UNEP/CMS Secretariat ⓘ
surface form:
Convention on Migratory Species Secretariat
Food and Agriculture Organization ⓘ
surface form:
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme ⓘ World Heritage Centre ⓘ
surface form:
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
United Nations Environment Programme ⓘ |
| coordinatesImplementationOf | Ramsar Convention ⓘ |
| country | Switzerland ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
biodiversity conservation
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international environmental governance ⓘ multilateral environmental agreements ⓘ wetland conservation ⓘ wise use of wetlands ⓘ |
| governedBy | Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention ⓘ |
| hasHeadquartersLocation | Gland, Switzerland ⓘ |
| hasOffice | Gland, Switzerland ⓘ |
| hasParentOrganization | Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Administrative, Finance and Communications units
ⓘ
Ramsar Regional Initiatives support unit ⓘ Science and Policy unit ⓘ |
| hostedBy |
IUCN
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surface form:
International Union for Conservation of Nature
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| language |
English
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French ⓘ Spanish ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Canton of Vaud
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Lake Geneva region ⓘ |
| name | Ramsar Convention Secretariat self-link ⓘ |
| purpose |
to assist Contracting Parties in meeting their obligations under the Ramsar Convention
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to coordinate and support the implementation of the Ramsar Convention ⓘ to facilitate international cooperation on wetlands ⓘ to promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands ⓘ |
| reportsTo | Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention ⓘ |
| responsibleFor |
coordinating technical and scientific work under the Ramsar Convention
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day-to-day administration of the Ramsar Convention ⓘ maintaining the List of Wetlands of International Importance ⓘ organizing meetings of the Conference of the Contracting Parties ⓘ providing guidance on the wise use of wetlands ⓘ servicing the Ramsar Standing Committee ⓘ supporting national focal points of the Ramsar Convention ⓘ supporting the designation of Ramsar Sites ⓘ |
| sector | intergovernmental environmental organization ⓘ |
| supportsImplementationOf | Ramsar Convention ⓘ |
| website | https://www.ramsar.org ⓘ |
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Subject: Ramsar Convention Secretariat Description of subject: The Ramsar Convention Secretariat is the administrative body that coordinates and supports the implementation of the international treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands worldwide.
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