The Montreux Record - [UPSC Environment & Biodiversity Notes]

The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the ‘List of Wetlands of International Importance’ where variations in ecological character have happened, are happening, or are likely to happen as an outcome of technological developments, pollution, or other human interference. Read about Montreux Record, Ramsar Sites in this article for the IAS Exam.

Montreux Record – What are the Wetlands?

Wetlands are areas of fen, marsh, peatland, or water, whether artificial or natural, temporary or permanent, with water that is flowing or static, brackish, fresh or salt, including marine water areas, the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six meters. The Montreux Record should be employed to identify priority sites for positive international and national attention towards conservation. Sites may be removed from and added to the Record only with Contracting Parties’ approval in which they lie.

List of Ramsar sites as a part of the Montreux record

The Montreux Record was maintained as part of the Ramsar List. Currently, 48 sites were listed in the Montreux Record. Indian sites in the like Keoladeo National Park-Rajasthan, Loktak Lake – Manipur are included in Montreux Record.

List of Ramsar sites in Montreux record:- Download PDF Here

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