This UNCSD side event is organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention). The TEEB for Water and Wetlands aims to utilise the TEEB approach to generate a better understanding of the ecosystem service values of water and wetlands to encourage additional policy momentum and business commitment for their conservation, investment and wise use. Placing an economic value on ecosystem services raises awareness that water and wetland services are valuable and indispensible services that nature provides for free. This event will launch the TEEB Water and Wetlands initiative and seek input and engagement into the process.  

date: 15 June 2012   venue: RioCentro, Room: P3-6   location: Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro), Brazil   contact: Ramsar Secretariat   phone: +41-22-999-0170   fax: +41-22-999-0169   e-mail: ramsar@ramsar.org   www: http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/index.php?page=view&type=1000&nr=190&menu=126