Events - World Wetlands Week

Details

Island :	Mahé	Type of Event : Cultural, Ecological
Event Dates :	1 - 5 2010
Location :	Various locations on Mahé

Organisers Contact Details
Name :	Nanette Laure
Address :	P.O Box 445, Botanical Gardens, Victoria, Mahé
Tel :	+248 67 05 00
Fax :	+248 61 06 48
Email :	n.port-louis@env.gov.sc
Website :	www.ramsar.org

Description
Between 1st January and 5th February 2010, Seychelles will be hosting World Wetlands Week under the theme 'Wetlands connects life & culture'. This important event which falls under the umbrella of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (www.Ramsar.org) will commence with an opening ceremony attended by international and local dignitaries at the ICCS, Victoria on 1st February.

Thereafter, the Wetlands Week, which will showcase a selection of Seychelles' wetlands features, will promote a diverse array of activities both educational, cultural, ecological and social designed to raise international awareness of the conservation, protection and sustainable use of wetlands and the uniqueness and fragility of the world's wetland areas (beaches, rivers, marshes, lagoons, swamps etc.) In particular, the activities have been chosen to demonstrate the connection between Seychelles' wetlands and the culture and way of life on the islands.

Among the events planned are talks by both visiting and local speakers, visits to choice wetland sites, radio quiz, guided walk, dedicated Bazar Labrinn, special soiree and seafood extravaganza at Fairyland Hotel, guided walk to a wetland area, Scouts' activities and a special presentation about Aldabra, one of Seychelles' two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.