Map Viewing Service (WMS) of the dataset: Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) of GRAND EST

A Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention (RAMSAR) is part of the Protected Natural Areas (ENP) that are designated or managed within an international, Community, national or local framework to achieve specific objectives for the conservation of the natural heritage.A Wetland of International Importance of the Ramsar Convention is a designated area under the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, particularly as Waterbird Habitats, whose treaty was signed in 1971 on the Caspian Sea (Iran). Its entry into force dates from 1975, the ratification by France of 1986.The inclusion on the World List of Ramsar Areas presupposes that the area meets one or more criteria demonstrating its international importance.Reference Texts: Ramsar Convention (Iran) of 2 February 1971 and Act of Ratification of the Convention. The objectives are to halt the trend of wetlands becoming extirpated, to promote the conservation of wetlands, their flora and fauna, and to promote and promote the wise use of wetlands. The addition of sites to the list is done by the State which submits duly substantiated proposals to the Ramsar Convention Bureau. In practice, the DREALs carry out the technical files under the authority of the prefects. They are then validated by the National Ramsar Committee set up by the Minister for the Environment. (definition from: Aten, legal sheets 2005) GIS layer: N_ENP_RAMSAR_S_R44.shp