River Basin, Watershed & Freshwater Riparian Zone Conservation Team

Marine, Coastal & Aquatic Conservation

Unit Mandate

Mission & Operational Scope

Protects the ecological integrity of freshwater river systems and riparian zones, addressing dam impacts, water abstraction, pollution, and invasive species to sustain freshwater biodiversity and the communities dependent on healthy watersheds.

Doctrine

IUCN Freshwater Biodiversity Unit Guidelines · Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

Core Capabilities

Operational Capabilities

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River health assessment using biological, chemical, and physical indicators

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Environmental flow (e-flow) determination and advocacy

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Dam removal feasibility assessment and fish passage design

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Riparian buffer zone restoration and revegetation

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Freshwater invasive species control programs

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Transboundary river basin governance and treaty support

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Marine, Coastal & Aquatic Conservation