Montreux Record

The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur as a result of technological developments, pollution or other human interference. It is a voluntary mechanism to highlight specific wetlands of international importance that are facing immediate challenges.

It is maintained as part of the List of Ramsar wetlands of international importance.[1]

List of sites under Montreux Record:

At present, 51 sites are listed in Montreux Record.The Montreux Record was established by Recommendation 4.8 at the 1990 cop.

Indian sites under Montreux Record:

At present, only 2 Indian sites are listed under it. They are: Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan & Loktak Lake, Manipur.[2]

References

  1. ↑ gmbh, 21TORR AGENCY. "Ramsar Convention - Montreux Record". archive.ramsar.org. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
  2. ↑ gmbh, 21TORR AGENCY. "Ramsar Convention - Montreux Record". archive.ramsar.org. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
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