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The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, called the Ramsar Convention, is the intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. The Convention was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971 and came into force in 1975.Since then, almost 90% of UN member states, from all the worldâs geographic regions, have acceded to become âContracting Partiesâ.he Convention was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971 and came into force in 1975. Since then, almost 90% of UN member states, from all the worldâs geographic regions, have acceded to become âContracting Partiesâ.
In 1971, a convention was held in Ramsar, Iran, to ratify terms of an agreement that obligated Parties to the agreement to: designate sites as Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar sites); apply a wise use concept to all wetlands within a Party s territory; and engage in international cooperation.n 1971, a convention was held in Ramsar, Iran, to ratify terms of an agreement that obligated Parties to the agreement to: designate sites as Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar sites); apply a wise use concept to all wetlands within a Party s territory; and engage in international cooperation.