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WETLANDS INTERNATIONAL

(WI)

 

I.                   Introduction

 

1. Background: WI organizes wetlands conservation projects and coordinates wetlands research programs; research and technical information is the basis of its work. WI was created in 1996 by the integration of the Asian Wetland Bureau, the International Waterfowl and Wetlands Research Bureau, and Wetlands for the America. The office for the Lower Mekong Basin Program, based in Phnom Penh, was officially opened in mid 1997 and has since then operated mostly in Cambodia with some small programs in Laos and Cambodia. Possibility for its larger coverage of activities in Vietnam and Laos is being explored and contacts are being developed.

 

2. Objectives: To sustain and restore wetlands, their resources and bio-diversity for future generations through research, information exchange and conservation activities worldwide.

 

3.     Counterparts/Partners: Ministry of Environment; Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; provincial authorities and local NGOs.

 

4.     Activities: as below

 

5. Location: Koh Kong, Sihanoukville, Kampot, Kep, Kompong Thom, Stung Treng, Tonle Sap and Kandal

 

 

II.                The Activities Related to Mekong

 

1. Current Activities:

·         Coastal and Marine Environment Management in the coastal provinces of Cambodia.

·         Community-based Protected Area Management in Preah Sihanouk National Park. Sihanoukville.

·         Study to identify the existing network for bio-diversity conservation in the region.

·         Needs assessment of the government for training in the field of wetland management.

 

2. Future activities

·         A study of water bird colonies in Cambodia

·         A study on Socio-economic and Community Development, Wetland Resources and Management of the Tonle Sap.

·         Study to identify shore bird reserve network in the Mekong Delta.

·         Promotion of public awareness of wetlands through the media.

·         Coral Reef and sea grass identification and dive survey training.

·         Further identification of Ramsar Sites in coastal areas of Cambodia.

 

III. Contact Details

 

 - Contact Person

 : Mam Kosal, Director-Lower Meekong Basin Program

 - Address       

 : #21, St. 306 Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang I, Khan Chamkarmon

 - Post

 : P.O. Box 813, Phnom Penh 3, Cambodia

 - Fax/Phone

 : (855) 23  214 224/214 910

 - Mobile

 : (855) 15 830 410

 - E-mail

 : Wetlands@bigpond.com.kh