Freshwater - Conserving the Source of Life

Wetlands Management Guide
Four international organizations with a long record of water conservation have partnered to produce a comprehensive reference for water and wetland managers. With input from several experts around the world, the "Wetland Management Planning - a Guide for Site Managers" deals with several pragmatic aspects: building trust, participation, and capacity; assessing wetlands values; setting achievable objectives and much more. Download the full report (PDF - 2.78MB)
Cleaner, greener cotton
Cotton is a water-intensive crop that is usually grown in dry regions. This report shows how WWF is working to address the key environmental and social issues associated with cotton farming. Read moreGrowing more rice with less water

In the news
01 Jul 2008
International recognition for northern Andes wetlands
Two unusual high-altitude wetlands in South America were declared sites of international importance on 25 June 2008 after a five-year campaign for northern Andean wetlands by WWF, other NGOs, governments and local communities.
International recognition for northern Andes wetlands
Two unusual high-altitude wetlands in South America were declared sites of international importance on 25 June 2008 after a five-year campaign for northern Andean wetlands by WWF, other NGOs, governments and local communities.
In focus
WWF's Dams Initiative is tackling head-on the problems posed by ill-thought out dam schemes and proposing new ways in which Dams can reduce their environmental impacts...
Latest Publication
07 May 2008
Wetlands Management Guide
Four international organizations with a long record of water conservation have partnered to produce a comprehensive reference for water and wetland managers.
Wetlands Management Guide
Four international organizations with a long record of water conservation have partnered to produce a comprehensive reference for water and wetland managers.

