NSW Ramsar Plan 2006-09 - Nominations to the Ramsar Convention in NSW: Nomination objectives for the Ramsar List in NSW
The objectives for the Ramsar List in NSW for 2006-09 have been adapted from the global objectives for the Ramsar List that has been established within the strategic framework of the Ramsar Convention. The significance of wetlands for the Aboriginal People, as identified in Resolution VIII.19 of the Ramsar Convention (Appendix 3), has been incorporated into these objectives. The objectives for 2006-09 are listed below, along with the actions proposed to achieve them, and the priority assigned to each action.
In the table below, the term 'stakeholders' includes NGOs such as WWF, the Australian Wetlands Alliance, community groups, Aboriginal Peoples, and the wider community. As well, DECC recognises that Aboriginal Peoples have particular cultural rights (beyond those of other stakeholder groups), to be involved in the management of Country and therefore that their early and ongoing engagement in the nomination process is crucial.
Table 2.2 Ramsar nomination objectives, actions and priorities in NSW 2006-09
| Objective | Action | Responsibility | Priority |
|---|
| N1. Develop the Ramsar List to be representative of the array of wetland types in NSW and independent of land tenures | N1.1 Undertake priority assessment of NSW wetlands, using the guidelines established by the Ramsar Convention and taking into consideration the role of wetlands in the protection of nationally threatened species, as refuge for species during times of drought and/or support significant regional populations of species N1.2 Identify gaps in our knowledge of NSW wetlands, including gaps in cultural knowledge and traditional ecological knowledge | DECC*, DPI†, DNR‡ DECC, DPI, DNR, others | High High |
| N2. Encourage the community and NSW Government agencies to work together within an integrated catchment framework in nominating NSW sites to the Ramsar List | N2.1 Where appropriate work with communities, CMAs, Department of Lands, DNR, DPI and local government to progress Ramsar nominations to meet regional planning objectives N2.2 Undertake a participatory approach for progressing Ramsar nominations, in which all stakeholders, including Aboriginal Peoples are involved | DECC
DECC | Medium Medium |
| N3. Contribute to maintaining biological diversity through listing appropriate wetlands to the Ramsar Convention | N3.1 Increase knowledge and understanding of threatened species that are associated with wetlands and the nature of their association. Where possible, integrate traditional ecological knowledge of particular threatened species | DEC, DPI | Medium |
| N4. Identify and protect the cultural values of wetlands | N4.1 Incorporate the strong link between Aboriginal values for wetlands and the Ramsar Convention by consulting with traditional owners in Ramsar nominations N4.2 Involve Aboriginal communities with contemporary connections to wetlands in Ramsar nomination consultation, the RIS cultural section and in management planning as appropriate | DECC
DECC | Medium Medium |
More information
- Download the full document, NSW Ramsar Plan 2006-09 (PDF - 596KB)
- Delivering the Ramsar Convention in NSW provides additional guidance with regard to the individual site-management principles, roles and responsibilities identified in each memorandum of understanding negotiated between non-government Ramsar site owners in NSW and the Australian and NSW governments.
Page last updated: 26 February 2011
