International news
We are thrilled to invite WLI members everywhere to apply for the WLI Small Grants scheme 2026/2027. For the fourth year, international law firm Eversheds Sutherland is enabling us to support you with grants from GBP £250 to GBP £4000. Download the application form and get inspiration from previous winners! The proposals should relate to…
Our next WLI World newsletter will be out in September; as always we’d love to hear from WLI members with updates on your work. Showcase what works for you Share your education materials How did you mark World Migratory Bird Day, World Environment Day, others? How do you celebrate local culture? Or another topic that…
Coastal conservation collective Save the Waves has a touring film festival which WLI members in coastal areas may be interested in hosting, especially if surfing is popular nearby. They ask for a minimum donation of USD 350. The organisers say it features inspiring nonfiction and documentary films on surf and water sports, travel and adventure,…
Empowering a New Generation of Wetland Guardians Wetland Link International (WLI) is proud to celebrate the successful conclusion of its third annual Small Grants Scheme. Supported by Eversheds Sutherland, this cycle has proven to be a transformative journey, moving beyond awareness-raising to establish a foundation for local environmental stewardship worldwide. Students group photo ©Nyandungu Eco-Park A Global Footprint…
The second World Saltmarsh Day will be on 11 June, to spread the word about the superpowers of saltmarsh. WWT, the wetland charity, launched the first World Saltmarsh Day last year and had an amazing level of support from partners in the UK and across the world. Our hope is that we can reach even…
An update from the team at WWT that coordinates WLI, on another area of their work, the Wetland Learning Hub. We are delighted to announce that the global course “Wetland Ecosystems – Conservation and Sustainable Management” will begin on 18th May 2026. This online, self-paced course is designed for anyone seeking internationally recognised skills in…
World Migratory Bird Day 2026 highlights the role of community science in migratory bird conservation World Migratory Bird Day 2026 Theme: Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter! The partners behind World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) are happy to announce the theme for 2026: “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter!” highlighting the important role…
Welcome to the latest WLI World newsletter! How was your World Wetlands Day? The theme is Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage and we see that is some of the stories in this edition. But February was also a month of flooding in part of Asia, Europe and Africa, so we send our best wishes to the WLI…
WLI’s Review of 2025 A summary of WLI staff and volunteers’ activities in 2025 Download PDF of Annual Review 2025 Wetlands COP15 COP15 in some ways dominated 2025, with lots of preparation in the first 6 months, and reflection on the connections made and the resolutions agreed in the second half. WWT was involved in…
What would you like to learn directly from another member of WLI? What is your specialty that you would love other wetlanders to be doing? WLI BOOTS is our programme to enable that! A free, self-paced exchange by WhatsApp or similar apps, where you get to know each other and share informally though phone-video, photos, files, voice messages, video calls, whatever you…