Table of Contents

Introduction

Diversity of wetlands

Natural and Anthropogenic Drivers of Wetland Change

North America, Greenland and the Caribbean

Central and South America

Europe

Mediterranean Basin, Middle East  and West Asia

Africa

Northern and East Asia

Central and South Asia

South East Asia

Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands

About the Author

Rebecca D'Cruz is a specialist on wetland conservation and wise use, and is co-owner of a natural resources management company. She is known for her work with the Ramsar Convention; she is currently the vice-chair of the convention's scientific and technical review panel and was formerly the regional coordinator for Asia/Oceania at the Ramsar Secretariat. She was also co-chair of a synthesis report on Ecosystems and human well-being: Wetlands and water for the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. She works with governments, international development assistance agencies and non-governmental organisations, both in a voluntary capacity and as a specialist consultant.