Ramsar Wetland of International Importance
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A Ramsar Wetland of International Importance is a wetland site recognized under the Ramsar Convention for its significant value in conserving global biodiversity, supporting waterbird populations, and maintaining vital ecological functions.
All labels observed (14)
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1054392 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ramsar Wetland of International Importance Context triple: [Point Pelee National Park, designation, Ramsar Wetland of International Importance]
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A.
Ramsar Convention Secretariat
The Ramsar Convention Secretariat is the administrative body that coordinates and supports the implementation of the international treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands worldwide.
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B.
Natura 2000 network
The Natura 2000 network is a European Union–wide system of protected areas aimed at conserving threatened habitats and species across member states.
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C.
Theler Wetlands
Theler Wetlands is a coastal estuarine nature preserve in Washington State known for its rich wildlife habitat, tidal wetlands, and public walking trails.
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D.
Important Bird Area
An Important Bird Area is a globally recognized site identified by BirdLife International as critical for the conservation of bird populations and their habitats.
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E.
National Wildlife Refuge System
The National Wildlife Refuge System is a network of public lands and waters in the United States dedicated to the conservation, management, and restoration of fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ramsar Wetland of International Importance Target entity description: A Ramsar Wetland of International Importance is a wetland site recognized under the Ramsar Convention for its significant value in conserving global biodiversity, supporting waterbird populations, and maintaining vital ecological functions.
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A.
Ramsar Convention Secretariat
The Ramsar Convention Secretariat is the administrative body that coordinates and supports the implementation of the international treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands worldwide.
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B.
Natura 2000 network
The Natura 2000 network is a European Union–wide system of protected areas aimed at conserving threatened habitats and species across member states.
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C.
Theler Wetlands
Theler Wetlands is a coastal estuarine nature preserve in Washington State known for its rich wildlife habitat, tidal wetlands, and public walking trails.
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D.
Important Bird Area
An Important Bird Area is a globally recognized site identified by BirdLife International as critical for the conservation of bird populations and their habitats.
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E.
National Wildlife Refuge System
The National Wildlife Refuge System is a network of public lands and waters in the United States dedicated to the conservation, management, and restoration of fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
protected area designation
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wetland conservation status ⓘ |
| appliesTo | wetland ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
biodiversity hotspots
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threatened ecosystems ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
climate change adaptation
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flood regulation ⓘ groundwater recharge ⓘ maintenance of ecosystem services ⓘ migratory waterbird flyway conservation ⓘ water quality improvement ⓘ |
| definedBy |
Ramsar Convention
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surface form:
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
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| documentedIn | Ramsar Information Sheet ⓘ |
| hasCriterion |
importance for biodiversity
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importance for ecological processes ⓘ importance for fish and fisheries ⓘ importance for hydrological functions ⓘ importance for rare or threatened species ⓘ importance for waterbirds ⓘ representative or unique wetland type ⓘ |
| hasLegalBasis |
Ramsar Convention
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surface form:
Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat
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| hasManagementRequirement |
management planning
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periodic reporting ⓘ |
| hasObligation |
maintenance of ecological character
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wise use of wetlands ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
conservation of global biodiversity
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conservation of wetlands ⓘ maintenance of ecological functions ⓘ protection of waterbird habitats ⓘ |
| isPartOf |
Ramsar Wetland of International Importance
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance
|
| mayInclude |
coral reef
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estuary ⓘ lagoon ⓘ lake ⓘ mangrove ⓘ marsh ⓘ peatland ⓘ river ⓘ |
| monitoredBy |
Ramsar Convention Secretariat
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surface form:
Ramsar Secretariat
|
| recognizedBy | Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention ⓘ |
| requires |
designation by a Contracting Party
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meeting Ramsar criteria for international importance ⓘ |
| scope | global ⓘ |
| shortName | Ramsar site ⓘ |
| statusGrantedBy | national government ⓘ |
| statusRecordedBy | Ramsar Sites Information Service ⓘ |
| supports |
fish populations
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local livelihoods ⓘ waterbird populations ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Ramsar Wetland of International Importance Description of subject: A Ramsar Wetland of International Importance is a wetland site recognized under the Ramsar Convention for its significant value in conserving global biodiversity, supporting waterbird populations, and maintaining vital ecological functions.
Referenced by (57)
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this entity surface form:
Ramsar List
this entity surface form:
Ramsar wetlands of international importance
this entity surface form:
Ramsar site
Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve
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Ramsar Wetland of International Importance
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this entity surface form:
Ramsar site
this entity surface form:
Ramsar site
this entity surface form:
Ramsar site
this entity surface form:
Ramsar wetland