Puerto Princesa Underground River: Wetland of International Importance

Once again, another good news for Filipinos and Palawenos. The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR)once again been designated as a "Wetland of International Importance" by the Ramsar Convention.

Being in the list of Ramsar designated sites would bring the PPUR increased publicity and prestige as an important global area of ecology, botany, zoology, and hydrology critical for sustaining human life. The PPUR would also be entitled to various forms of support for its conservation and wise use, including information and expert advice on its management in accordance with internationally accepted standards. The Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971) -- called the "Ramsar Convention" -- is an intergovernmental treaty that embodies the commitments of its member countries to maintain the ecological character of their Wetlands of International Importance and to plan for the "wise use", or sustainable use, of all of the wetlands in their territories.