How do we approach wetland conservation and restoration?
We employ strategies for wetland conservation that take into account the characteristics of wetlands as ecosystems as well as the larger ecological and social settings in which they are situated and operate.
Our interventions for various wetland management concerns are grounded in a combination of technical expertise, policy discussions, and field demonstrations. Our method's key component is still the diagnostic evaluation of the institutional, socioeconomic, hydrological, and ecological aspects of wetlands management.
We collaborate with the central, state, and local governments, knowledge centres, civil society organisations, and the commercial sector to effect change; we frequently serve as catalysts to encourage coordinated efforts. Change is facilitated by specialised knowledge, instruments, and pilot initiatives. We strive for long-term participation by forming smart and creative collaborations because it takes time to secure a positive improvement in the status of wetlands and related livelihoods. We give special attention to enhancing wetland managers' ability to implement integrated approaches.
Providing evidence-based scientific and technical assistance on many areas of wetland management to national and state governments, wetland authorities, civil society, and the commercial sector is made possible by the organization's diverse workforce and expert network.
The majority of the initiatives we work on are supported by both domestic and foreign sources. The following extensive elements have been covered by the projects that have been implemented; they were created and carried out in collaboration with state and federal government departments and agencies, wetland management authorities, civil society, and research organisations:
- Creating plans for integrated management
- Creation and implementation of an integrated monitoring, assessment, and inventory system for biodiversity and ecosystem services
- Assessment of environmental flow
- Preservation of vital habitats for species that depend on wetlands, especially fish and migratory waterbirds
- Development of capacity
- Building Institutions for Trans-sectoral Governance
- Encouragement of conservation and responsible use in policy formulation and advocacy
- Approaches centred on ecosystems to mitigate the risk of disasters
- Public awareness, education, and communication
