Section 14
Future Works Regarding Wetlands Conservation And Management
14.1 Make national and international publicity of wetlands that have not been designated as Ramsar Sites but are very important from the point of view of their conservation and management, and gradually list them in the Ramsar Site.
14.2 Identify outstanding and highly threatened wetlands and prioritize them for conservation.
14.3 Develop wetland sites by preparing models of wetlands conservation and management.
14.4 Make local people the focal point for the management of wetlands resources, while confirming the management practice compatible with rural lifestyle.
14.5 Since that geographically the watersheds of surrounding areas determine the existence of wetlands, take necessary initiatives to maintain such watersheds and minimize the degradation of sources of water.
14.6 Regulate the extraction of underground water and prevent water pollution.
14.7 Develop a coordinating organization for the appropriate management of wetlands.
14.8 Take necessary steps to prevent the destruction of the wetlands biodiversity.
14.9 Emphasize on the conservation of ponds, reservoirs and other wetlands located in the mountainous areas.
14.10 Carry out works for the effective conservation and management of wetlands situated in the Trans-border areas by maintaining coordination with the concerned countries.
14.11 Incorporate the subject matter relating to wetlands conservation, sustainable development and the distribution of the benefits from wetlands in the text books of government and private schools and
universities.
14.12 Take awareness programmes regarding wetlands to local people and other strata of society.
14.13 Develop and disseminate necessary audio-visual and other promotional material to publicize and make the knowledge about wetlands effective
14.14 Develop an information centre that can provide information on all the wetlands of the country.
14.15 Initiate the setting up of small information centers in rural areasand gradually provide pictures, posters, textbooks, curriculums and other audio-visual material to the centers.
14.16 Conduct seminars, training and discussion programme on wetlandsin different parts of the country and provide knowledge, skill and training to decision makers of local bodies, local NGOs, private organizations and the general public for the conservation, management and wise use of wetlands resources.
14.17 Develop programmes to enable local communities to generate required resources by themselves for the conservation and management of wetlands.
14.18 Promote the project activities conducted by local women that complement the efforts of NGOs working for wetlands conservation and recognize their role in the conservation of wetlands resources.
14.19 Prioritize and implement wetlands conservation programmes that provide tangible benefit to local people and improve their living conditions.
14.20 Develop and conduct income generating activities to encourage local people in the conservation and management of wetlands.
14.21 Develop and improve local people’s knowledge and skill regarding the conservation, management and sustainable use of biological resources of wetlands in a scientific way and apply the knowledge
by developing necessary programs about new skill and knowledge.
14.22 Monitor the impact and result of wetlands conservation and management along with periodic evaluation of progress statements.
14.23 Encourage various governmental and nongovernmental national and international organizations to conduct research works on wetland sites.
14.24 Promote qualitative and quantitative development of information system on national-level wetland sites.
14.25 Make a provision of “Wetlands Conservation Fund” for the required financial resources needed for wetlands conservation and sustainable development.
14.2 Identify outstanding and highly threatened wetlands and prioritize them for conservation.
14.3 Develop wetland sites by preparing models of wetlands conservation and management.
14.4 Make local people the focal point for the management of wetlands resources, while confirming the management practice compatible with rural lifestyle.
14.5 Since that geographically the watersheds of surrounding areas determine the existence of wetlands, take necessary initiatives to maintain such watersheds and minimize the degradation of sources of water.
14.6 Regulate the extraction of underground water and prevent water pollution.
14.7 Develop a coordinating organization for the appropriate management of wetlands.
14.8 Take necessary steps to prevent the destruction of the wetlands biodiversity.
14.9 Emphasize on the conservation of ponds, reservoirs and other wetlands located in the mountainous areas.
14.10 Carry out works for the effective conservation and management of wetlands situated in the Trans-border areas by maintaining coordination with the concerned countries.
14.11 Incorporate the subject matter relating to wetlands conservation, sustainable development and the distribution of the benefits from wetlands in the text books of government and private schools and
universities.
14.12 Take awareness programmes regarding wetlands to local people and other strata of society.
14.13 Develop and disseminate necessary audio-visual and other promotional material to publicize and make the knowledge about wetlands effective
14.14 Develop an information centre that can provide information on all the wetlands of the country.
14.15 Initiate the setting up of small information centers in rural areasand gradually provide pictures, posters, textbooks, curriculums and other audio-visual material to the centers.
14.16 Conduct seminars, training and discussion programme on wetlandsin different parts of the country and provide knowledge, skill and training to decision makers of local bodies, local NGOs, private organizations and the general public for the conservation, management and wise use of wetlands resources.
14.17 Develop programmes to enable local communities to generate required resources by themselves for the conservation and management of wetlands.
14.18 Promote the project activities conducted by local women that complement the efforts of NGOs working for wetlands conservation and recognize their role in the conservation of wetlands resources.
14.19 Prioritize and implement wetlands conservation programmes that provide tangible benefit to local people and improve their living conditions.
14.20 Develop and conduct income generating activities to encourage local people in the conservation and management of wetlands.
14.21 Develop and improve local people’s knowledge and skill regarding the conservation, management and sustainable use of biological resources of wetlands in a scientific way and apply the knowledge
by developing necessary programs about new skill and knowledge.
14.22 Monitor the impact and result of wetlands conservation and management along with periodic evaluation of progress statements.
14.23 Encourage various governmental and nongovernmental national and international organizations to conduct research works on wetland sites.
14.24 Promote qualitative and quantitative development of information system on national-level wetland sites.
14.25 Make a provision of “Wetlands Conservation Fund” for the required financial resources needed for wetlands conservation and sustainable development.