About Wetlands International
Wetlands International is a global organisation that works to sustain and restore wetlands and their resources for people and biodiversity. We are an independent, not-for-profit, global organisation, supported by government and NGO membership from around the world.

Based mostly in the developing world, we have 20 regional, national or project offices in all continents and a head office in Ede, the Netherlands

Tackling problems
We work in over 100 countries and at several, very different scales to tackle the most pressing problems affecting wetlands. With the support of dozens of governmental, NGO and corporate donors and partners, we support over 100 projects.

Our work ranges from research and community-based field projects to advocacy and engagement with governments, corporate and international policy fora and conventions. Wetlands International works through partnerships and is supported by contributions from an extensive specialist expert network and tens of thousands of volunteers.

Scientific expertise
Wetlands International works in many thematic areas throughout the world, but is the leading scientific expert on peatlands & climate change, as well as wetlands & waterbird migration, based on extensive research as well as field projects.

Mission & Strategy of Wetlands International
Wetlands International’s mission is “to sustain and restore wetlands, their resources and biodiversity for future generations”.

Our strategy
In order to fullfil our mission, we have adopted the following four long-term strategic global goals:

• Global Goal 1: Stakeholders and decision makers are well-informed about the status and trends of wetlands, their biodiversity and priorities for action
  
• Global Goal 2: The functions and values of wetlands are recognised and integrated into sustainable development 
  
• Global Goal 3: Conservation and sustainable use of wetlands is achieved through integrated water resource management and coastal zone management
  
• Global Goal 4: Large scale, strategic initiatives result in improved conservation status of species, habitats and ecological networks