According to Ramsar, the objective of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) is to build momentum to increase global activity on the conservation of wetlands and wildlife habitats.
12 January 2012: The Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) and Ducks Unlimited have signed a renewed Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to reinforce their partnership. Ducks Unlimited is a grassroots, volunteer-based organization dedicated to wetlands and waterfowl conservation.
According to Ramsar, the MoC’s objective is to build momentum to “create a new surge in a global wave of activity towards the conservation of wetlands and wildlife habitats and in ecosystem services work, science and technology, public policy and public awareness and training.” [Ramsar Press Release] [Website of Ducks Unlimited]