Submitted by
jarad
on Tue, 10/13/2026 - 00:18
General Information
Resolution
52716
Period covered
Resolution implementation status
61-85% - Strong
Comments
The WCEL Water and Wetlands Specialist Group has progressed in the development of the Manifesto for the Freshwater Rule of Law and a Diagnostic Toolkit for Water Legislation which serves to strengthen national water governance. At the same time, WCEL is directly planning activities directed to discuss and analyse the concept on rights of wetlands which is critical for the progress of this Resolution.
Activities to implement this Resolution from Activity Reports
| Relevant operative para(s) of Res/Rec | Activities Overview | Description | Status | Action |
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| All | Scientific/technical activities | The WCEL Water and Wetlands Specialist Group has focused on developing the Manifiesto for the Freshwater Rule of Law and a Diagnostic Toolkit for Water Legislation. These instruments are designed to provide the normative framework and practical legal tools required to bring about legislative reforms aimed at achieving equitable, efficient, and sustainable management of freshwater resources. | On-going | Full activity report |
| Convene stakeholders/Networking | Convening of an interdisciplinary consultation on Rights of Wetlands on 30 October 2026 in Switzerland, engaging with international (Ramsar Convention), national and local rights of wetlands initiatives and thinking | Planned | Full activity report |
Actors involved from Activity Reports
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Challenges / lessons learned from Activity Reports
| Challenges / lessons learned | Description | Action |
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| Coordination issues | Enhance coordination across commissions. |
Full activity report |
| Other (please specify) | Preparation ongoing |
Full activity report |
Report status
Published