These Measures, consisting of 13 articles, are enacted to implement the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat (the Wetland Convention), standardize the nomination and certification of the international wetland cities, strengthen the management of wetland protection, improve the awareness of wetland protection in the whole society and promote the harmonious development of human and nature. The international wetland city refers to the city, which is, in accordance with the procedures and requirements stipulated in the resolution of the Wetland Convention, nominated by the Chinese government and approved by the independent advisory committee of the Wetland Convention on wetland cities, and to which the certificate of "International Wetland City" is issued. The Measures provide for the conditions, procedures and rules to be followed for international wetland city nomination and certification.
Chine · 2017-07-11