Party to the following agreements and conventions

Convention on Biological Diversity
BirdLife is the International Thematic Focal Point for birds to the Convention on Biological Diversity's Clearing-House Mechanism which aims to share knowledge and exchange information. For more information click here.

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention)
Many Important Bird Areas (IBAs) are designated, or potentially qualify for designation, as wetlands of international importance (Ramsar sites) on the basis of their waterbird populations. This section presents data on those IBAs so far identified as potential Ramsar sites.