Wetland functions, services and benefits are widely demonstrated, documented and disseminated.

Baseline

• 19% of Parties have made assessment of ecosystem services of Ramsar sites. (National Reports to COP12).
• 39% of Parties have incorporated wetlands issues into poverty eradication strategies. (National Reports to COP12).
• 42% of Parties have implemented programmes or projects that contribute to poverty alleviation objectives or food and water security plans. (National Reports to COP12).

Indicator

• % of Parties that have made assessment of ecosystem services of Ramsar Sites. (Data source: National Reports).
• % of Parties that have incorporated wetlands issues into poverty eradication strategies. (Data source: National Reports).
• % of Parties that have implemented programmes or projects that contribute to poverty alleviation objectives or food and water security plans. (Data source: National Reports).