Annual review 2023
Our annual review and accounts assess how we have delivered on our mission, vision, and strategic intent. We are pleased to present Wetlands International Annual Review and Accounts 2023, in the format of a digital magazine, The Source.
We are pleased to present our Annual Review and Accounts 2023. ‘The Source’ brings to life our achievements, outcomes, and progress while highlighting the individuals responsible for our endeavors in protecting and revitalizing the world’s wetlands. This includes our dedicated network teams across the globe, as well as our valued partners, donors, and members. Our Annual Review showcases the importance of wetlands and provides insight into the most challenging yet exciting programmes worldwide under our three Streams: Coasts & Deltas, Rivers & Lakes, and Peatlands.
2023 included many pivotal milestones and breakthroughs for us. Among many others, we:
- Mobilised cross-sectoral collaboration for the Mangrove Breakthrough and launched a practical finance roadmap, to mobilise finance for the restoration and protection of Mangroves as part of the Mangrove Breakthrough
- Provided technical knowledge and strategic guidance, and mobilised countries to join the Freshwater Challenged – the world’s largest initiative to restore degraded rivers, lakes and wetlands and to protect vital freshwater ecosystems – at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York.
- Called for a “Peatland Push” at UNFCCC COP28, emphasising the critical climate, water, and biodiversity benefits of peatlands, leading to greater global recognition and support for sustainable peatland management practices.
- Launched a €120 million innovation programme together with the EcoShape consortium and Dutch civil society partners, to demonstrate, document and disseminate nature-based solutions in the Netherlands.
- Worked across multiple wetland landscapes from the High Andes to the Sahel, to strengthen food and water security for wetland communities, contributing to more stable incomes and greater resilience.
- Brought new protection status for 350,000 hectares of peatlands in Tierra del Fuego, after we worked with the government of Argentina to achieve Ramsar designation for Peninsula Mitre.
We extend our thanks to our growing partners and generous donors whose continued support allows us to deliver such projects – and thank our dedicated staff throughout Wetlands International, who can celebrate another landmark year for wetlands worldwide.
In the Annex (downloadable) you will find our audited financial accounts.
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