Download Category: Restoration Reports

Wetland degradation and loss continue at alarming rates, with as much as half of all wetland
habitat types globally now lost or severely degraded.
Recognition of these losses is evidenced by national and organizational commitments to the
restoration of millions of hectares of mangroves, reefs, inland waters, and coastal habitats.
Thousands of wetland restoration projects are currently underway across the globe, with
nearly three-quarters of signatory countries involved in restoration activities at some level.
Long-term monitoring of restoration activities is essential to ensure continued ecological
integrity, services, and function. However, a lack of coordination and limited implementation
pose substantial challenges.
Building capacity among decision-makers and water resource managers, fostering crosssectoral partnerships, and ensuring inclusive and participatory processes are key components
for initiating restoration and monitoring, as well as long-term restoration success.