Convention on Wetlands – Youth get committed!

Hugo Ferreira, Ph. D. student at Tour du Valat, is a dynamic representative of Youth Engaged in Wetlands (YEW)*.

With Dylan Jones, YEW’s Conservation Policy Officer, Hugo Ferreira attended the 59th Standing Committee of the Convention on Wetlands in Switzerland at the end of May, thanks to the support of Tour du Valat.

Hugo Ferreira at the 59th Standing Committee of the Convention on Wetlands © Hugo Ferreira

At this meeting, the draft “The Youth Resolution” (Resolution on Strengthening Ramsar Connections Through Youth) was officially presented for the first time with the support of the Governments of Australia and Costa Rica. This resolution will be discussed before approval at the 14th Conference of the Parties.

Hugo Ferreira during his speech at the 59th Standing Committee of the Convention on Wetlands © Hugo Ferreira

Hugo Ferreira had the opportunity to express himself many times, especially before the presentation of the resolution and also with a closing speech.

A big thank you to Hugo for his commitment to the wetlands!

Hugo Ferreira and the directors of the Tour du Valat who supported his presence at the 59th Standing Committee of the Convention on Wetlands © Hugo Ferreira

*Youth Engaged in Wetlands or “YEW” is an international youth team committed to the conservation, protection, and wise-use of wetlands. YEW provides a global platform for young people to enable and empower them to help protect promote our wetlands.