The National Strategy and Action Plan for Conservation of Wetlands in Islamic Republic of Iran

Wetlands are among the most important ecosystems on the plant, and they constitute valuable centers for biodiversity as well as the livelihood of human beings. Considering its diverse climate and specific topography, Iran is host to a number of different wetlands including coral reefs, mangrove jungles, salty lakes, and lowland swamps, many of which threatened by serious dangers. In general, there are hundreds of wetlands in Iran, among which 94 wetlands have been considered as internationally-important wetlands. Among these 94 important wetlands, 35 wetlands were registered in the form of 24 titles in the list of wetlands of Ramsar Convention until March, 2017. This convention was signed in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran.