
About Us
Aims and Objectives
The main aim of the CWF is to provide a representative platform for community-led wetland conservation groups based on the principles of community development (empowerment; participation; inclusion; self-determination; and partnership). In support of the main objective, CWF has the following subsidiary objectives:
To promote wetlands and peatlands as important places of biodiversity and conservation, as well as community integration, well-being and ownership.
To promote wetlands and peatlands as important places of biodiversity and conservation, as well as community integration, well-being and ownership.
To facilitate the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and organisational methods between members.
To grow the network by encouraging new community groups who are in the process of developing community wetlands or who wish to undertake such developments to join CWF.
To facilitate regular Community Wetlands Forum meetings where all stakeholders in wetland conservation can participate as equal partners.
To facilitate regular Community Wetlands Forum meetings where all stakeholders in wetland conservation can participate as equal partners.
To share the latest research and approaches in conservation best practice, and facilitate access to national and international expertise, similar networks, and funding possibilities.