India's resolution on sustainable lifestyles for wetlands adopted at Ramsar COP15
On 30 July 2025, Ramsar COP15 at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, adopted India's resolution on 'Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the Wise Use of Wetlands'.
Summary
India's resolution on 'Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the Wise Use of Wetlands' was formally adopted at the plenary session of the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, on 30 July 2025, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said. The resolution received strong support from the 172 Ramsar Contracting Parties, six International Organisation Partners and observers. It recognises the role of individual and societal choices in wetland conservation, supports a 'whole of society' approach, aligns with Resolution XIV.8 on the new CEPA approach and the 10-year framework on sustainable production and consumption, and urges voluntary integration of lifestyle-based measures into wetland management plans.
Key facts
- Adopted
- 30 July 2025, plenary of Ramsar COP15
- Venue
- Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Resolution
- Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the Wise Use of Wetlands (moved by India)
- Support
- 172 Contracting Parties; 6 International Organisation Partners
- Links
- Resolution XIV.8 (new CEPA approach); 10-year framework on sustainable consumption and production
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where was the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) of the Ramsar Convention, which adopted India's wetlands resolution on 30 July 2025, held?
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Correct answer: C — Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Ramsar COP15 was held at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
India's resolution adopted at Ramsar COP15 on 30 July 2025 was titled:
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Correct answer: B — Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the Wise Use of Wetlands
The resolution was 'Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the Wise Use of Wetlands'.
According to the Environment Ministry, India's resolution at Ramsar COP15 received support from how many Ramsar Contracting Parties?
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Correct answer: A — 172
The release says the resolution received support from the 172 Ramsar Contracting Parties.