Secretary-General of the Convention on Wetlands Visits Farasan Islands.

Farasan Islands: Secretary-General of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Dr. Musonda Mumba visited yesterday the Farasan Islands Protected Area of the National Center for Wildlife (NCW), furthering international cooperation for the protection of wetlands, which is the convention's focal point. According to Saudi Press Agency, the Farasan Islands Protected Area is one of the convention's most prominent sites in the Kingdom, and the role of these unique ecosystems in achieving sustainable development deserves to be highlighted. The visit included field tours to prominent locations on the Farasan Islands and a presentation by NCW of the national roadmap for conserving wetlands in the Kingdom, with focus on the Farasan Islands Protected Area and its role in supporting migratory birds and endangered species. Located in the southern Red Sea, Farasan Islands consist of more than 170 small islands environmentally diverse and of high heritage value. Saudi Arabia joined the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands to actively participate in international decisions related to the protection of wetlands and their role in addressing environmental challenges, including climate change.