Ramsar COP15 under way at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Why in the news
The 15th Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention is under way at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. It runs from 23 to 31 July 2025 and focuses on wetland conservation.
Key facts
- COP15 is being held on 23-31 July 2025 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
- More than 3,000 delegates from 172 countries are taking part.
- The agenda includes the Strategic Plan 2025-2034 and discussion of a Global Wetland Restoration Fund.
- The meeting aims to bring wetlands into climate and development policy.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Meeting | Ramsar COP15 |
| Dates | 23-31 July 2025 |
| Venue | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe |
About the Ramsar Convention
The treaty was signed on 2 February 1971 at Ramsar, Iran, and entered into force on 21 December 1975. Its secretariat is in Gland, Switzerland. Member countries meet every three years to set policy. The Global Wetland Outlook 2025 supplies the data on wetland loss behind the talks.
Exam angle
- Remember the venue: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
- The treaty dates are 1971 (signed) and 1975 (in force).
- Wetlands treaty questions often ask for the secretariat location: Gland.