The Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar Convention)
The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, commonly referred to as the Ramsar Convention, is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
Queensland has 5 Ramsar sites.
The EPBC Act establishes a framework for protecting and managing Ramsar wetlands in Australia. Australian Ramsar management principles cover matters relevant to the preparation of Ramsar site management plans, including community consultation processes.
Queensland is responsible for the nomination of Ramsar sites and the development and maintenance of documentation for the sites. Queensland is also responsible to ensuring the maintenance of the Ecological Character of the sites and notification of any changes or likely changes to the Ecological Character of the sites.
Primary responsibility for managing wetlands and their associated flora and fauna is vested in the appropriate landholders/land managers. Individual local, state and territory governments have the primary legislative and policy responsibility for natural resource management.
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