Technical Note to Introduction
The Introduction section of the Global Wetland Outlook (GWO) provides the overall context for the report, explaining the Ramsar Convention’s role in promoting wetland conservation and wise use.
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Technical Note to Status and Trends
The Status and Trends section of the Global Wetland Outlook (GWO) provides the context for the report by examining the distribution and condition of wetlands globally. This Technical Note provides further information on the area of wetlands globally. This is provided in support of the information on wetland area that has been summarised and included in the GWO.
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Technical Note to Drivers of Change
The Drivers of Change section of the Global Wetland Outlook (GWO) discusses the three main drivers of wetland change: direct drivers, indirect drivers and global megatrends. Direct drivers create biophysical change in wetlands through, for example, land use and pollution. Indirect drivers are processes in society that create the direct drivers, while global megatrends influence the indirect drivers.
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Technical Note to Responses
The Responses section of the Global Wetland Outlook (GWO) examines different actions that contribute to the Ramsar Strategic Plan 2016-2020’s goals of: addressing wetland loss and degradation; conserving and effectively managing Ramsar Sites; using wetlands wisely; and enhancing implementation of the Convention.
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