With one new designated Ramsar Site, which recognises wetlands of international importance, and three more planned for nomination, the Indo-Burma countries have made significant progress against their strategic plan in the last 12 months.
The Indo-Burma Regional Ramsar Initiative (IBRRI) coordinates action to protect and conserve wetlands across its five Member countries: Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam, with IUCN as its Secretariat. Guided by the IBRRI Strategic Plan 2025-2030, Member countries meet annually to report progress on enhancing wetland management, strengthening policies, building capacity, leveraging finance, as well as ensuring sustainable governance of the initiative itself.
The 9th annual IBRRI meeting brought countries together in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR, from 9–10 June 2026, alongside representatives from local civil society organisations, academia and regional partners, to take stock and chart the path ahead.
Photo: Representatives from Member countries gathered in Luang Prabang for the 9th annual IBRRI meeting. IUCN Asia.
