The Ramsar Convention
1. About the Ramsar Convention
The mission of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat 
, popularly known as the Ramsar Convention emphasizes the useful use and conservation of various types of wetlands through national actions and international cooperation, thereby achieving sustainable development throughout the world.
2. Japan's Contribution
Since becoming a Contracting Party to the Convention in 1980 through its registration of the Kushiro-wetland as the first wetland site, Japan has been making efforts to increase the number of designated Ramsar sites. In October 2005, Japan added an additional 20 wetlands, bringing the current total to 33 sites.
In the field of international cooperation, Japan does not only contribute annually to the convention as the second largest contributor among the Parties but also provides a voluntary contribution to developing countries, for capacity building and wetlands conservation.
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