NL-KVK-9099028-WI-NL-1472/DORPWetlands InternationalA ten year global wetland ambitionThe **Wetlands for Resilience (W4R)** programme aims to scale up healthy, biodiverse, and well-managed wetland landscapes globally by 2030, contributing to climate resilience and environmentally and socially sustainable development. Phase 1 of the programme (2023–2026) focuses on developing and applying a W4R Model Approach and Toolbox to support integrated wetland restoration and sustainable landscape management. At the landscape level, W4R supports multi-stakeholder partnerships and on-the-ground restoration and livelihood activities in the Sundarbans in Bangladesh.Development Organisation of the Rural PoorAkvo FoundationDORPMohammad Zobair HasanDeputy Executive Directorzobairhasan@dorpbd.orgDhaka, Bangladesh22.8373287 89.5400471999999922566.0046000.0022566.00Wetlands InternationalDevelopment Organisation of the Rural Poor​​​07-05-2026: No activities in Bangladesh planned in 202307-05-2026: No activities in 2024 planned for Bangladesh under this project07-05-2026: The main result was completion of the Ecosystem Services Shared Value Assessment (ESSVA). This generated a much stronger basis for identifying restoration priorities, understanding livelihood vulnerabilities, and targeting action where pressures on wetlands and communities are most acute. This was reinforced through more than 15 bilateral meetings with government agencies, research institutions, and NGOs, as well as stakeholder dialogue and workshop processes in Khulna and Dhaka, which helped build shared understanding of ecosystem pressures and strengthened willingness for more coordinated landscape action.NL-KVK-9099028-WI-NL-1472/WI IndonesiaWetlands InternationalA ten year global wetland ambitionAt the global level, the programme promotes learning, knowledge exchange, and capacity building based on practical experiences from landscape initiatives. At the landscape level, W4R supports multi-stakeholder partnerships and on-the-ground restoration and livelihood activities in the Ziway–Shalla sub-basin in Ethiopia, the Jeta-Pecixe-Cacheu landscape in Guinea-Bissau, and the Sundarbans in Bangladesh. Lessons from these landscapes—together with experiences from long-term Wetlands International work in Indonesia and India—are used to promote wider uptake of effective wetland restoration and resilience approaches.Yayasan Lahan BasahAkvo FoundationWetlands International IndonesiaYus Rusila NoorHead of Officenoor@wetlands.or.idBogor, Indonesia-6.8921607 110.63775024836.0013117.0011864.0011628.004836.00Wetlands InternationalYayasan Lahan Basah13117.00Wetlands InternationalYayasan Lahan Basah11864.00Wetlands InternationalYayasan Lahan Basah​​​07-05-2026: Inception year, lessons learned report on W4R Lighthouse Landscape in Demak completed​07-05-2026: Public sharing of lessons learned done through webinars and website: https://www.wetlands.org/publication/wetlands-for-resilience-securing-eroding-delta-coastlines-of-the-northern-coastal-java/​07-05-2026: Inclusion of Demak/Indonesia in the FERM Registry was finalized in 2025, providing a concrete channel for broader visibility and uptake of W4R-related landscape experience.NL-KVK-9099028-WI-NL-1472/WISAWetlands InternationalA ten year global wetland ambitionThe **Wetlands for Resilience (W4R)** programme aims to scale up healthy, biodiverse, and well-managed wetland landscapes globally by 2030, contributing to climate resilience and environmentally and socially sustainable development. Phase 1 of the programme (2023–2026) focuses on developing and applying a W4R Model Approach and Toolbox to support integrated wetland restoration and sustainable landscape management. At the landscape level, W4R supports multi-stakeholder partnerships and on-the-ground restoration and livelihood activities in the Sundarbans in Bangladesh.Wetlands International South AsiaAkvo FoundationWetlands International South AsiaSridhar ASenior Technical Officer - Coasts & Deltassridhar.a@wi-sa.orgDelhi, India22.8373287 89.540047199999994836.0070052.0070802.0080624.004836.00Wetlands InternationalWetlands International South Asia70052.00Wetlands InternationalWetlands International South Asia75802.00Wetlands InternationalWetlands International South Asia​​07-05-2026: During 2023 sharing on Chilika Lighthouse landscape only, no activities for Bangladesh yet​07-05-2026: Draft write-up on context and stakeholder landscape for Sundarbans amidst worsening security situation.​07-05-2026: The main result was completion of the Ecosystem Services Shared Value Assessment (ESSVA). This generated a much stronger basis for identifying restoration priorities, understanding livelihood vulnerabilities, and targeting action where pressures on wetlands and communities are most acute. This was reinforced through more than 15 bilateral meetings with government agencies, research institutions, and NGOs, as well as stakeholder dialogue and workshop processes in Khulna and Dhaka, which helped build shared understanding of ecosystem pressures and strengthened willingness for more coordinated landscape action.NL-KVK-9099028-WI-NL-1472/WIACOWetlands InternationalA ten year global wetland ambitionThe **Wetlands for Resilience (W4R)** programme aims to scale up healthy, biodiverse, and well-managed wetland landscapes globally by 2030, contributing to climate resilience and environmentally and socially sustainable development. Phase 1 of the programme (2023–2026) focuses on developing and applying a W4R Model Approach and Toolbox to support integrated wetland restoration and sustainable landscape management. At the landscape level, W4R supports multi-stakeholder partnerships and on-the-ground restoration and livelihood activities in the Jeta-Pecixe-Cacheu landscape in Guinea-Bissau.Wetlands International West Africa Coast and Gulf of GuineaAkvo FoundationWetlands International Afrique Côte Occidentale et Golfe de GuinéeGuinea-BissauLaye NdiayeProgram Manager Guinee-Bissaulndiaye@wetlands-africa.orgBissau, Guinea-Bissau12.2732631 -16.1669156121581.00159043.00178356.00193179.00121581.00Wetlands InternationalWetlands International West Africa Coast and Gulf of Guinea159043.00Wetlands InternationalWetlands International West Africa Coast and Gulf of Guinea178356.00Wetlands InternationalWetlands International West Africa Coast and Gulf of Guinea​07-05-2026: Inception year​07-05-2026: Several meetings of stakeholders of the Jeta-Pecixe-Cacheu Landscape Partnership took place to prepare for the official luanch and functioning of the platform.​07-05-2026: Official launch of the Jeta–Pecixe–Cacheu Landscape Stakeholders Platform on 16 April. During 2025 the Jeta-Pecixe-Cacheu Landscape Stakeholders Platform became more consolidated and functional, bringing together public institutions, civil society organizations, conservation bodies, private-sector actors, community leaders, and development partners around a shared landscape agenda.NL-KVK-9099028-WI-NL-1472/WIEAWetlands InternationalA ten year global wetland ambitionThe **Wetlands for Resilience (W4R)** programme aims to scale up healthy, biodiverse, and well-managed wetland landscapes globally by 2030, contributing to climate resilience and environmentally and socially sustainable development. Phase 1 of the programme (2023–2026) focuses on developing and applying a W4R Model Approach and Toolbox to support integrated wetland restoration and sustainable landscape management. At the landscape level, W4R supports multi-stakeholder partnerships and on-the-ground restoration and livelihood activities in the Ziway–Shalla sub-basin in Ethiopia.Wetlands International Eastern AfricaAkvo FoundationWetlands International Eastern AfricaEthiopiaSimeneh ShiferawCountry Representative Ethiopiasshiferaw@wetlands-eafrica.orghttps://eastafrica.wetlands.org/Addis Ababa7.931000099999999 38.7157653120476.00132832.00231333.00234938.00120476.00Wetlands International132832.00Wetlands InternationalWetlands International Eastern Africa231333.00Wetlands InternationalWetlands International Eastern Africa​07-05-2026: Inception year07-05-2026: Ziway-Shalla Landscape Partnership officially formed, Memorandum of Action signed, and platform launched.07-05-2026: After official launch of Ziway-Shalla Landscape Partnership in 2024, the project further operationalised the Ziway-Shalla Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) as a formal and functional governance body, helping to move beyond siloed management and creating a stronger structure for joint action.NL-KVK-9099028-WI-NL-1472Wetlands InternationalA ten year global wetland ambitionThe **Wetlands for Resilience (W4R)** programme aims to scale up healthy, biodiverse, and well-managed wetland landscapes globally by 2030, contributing to climate resilience and environmentally and socially sustainable development. Phase 1 of the programme (2023–2026) focuses on developing and applying a W4R Model Approach and Toolbox to support integrated wetland restoration and sustainable landscape management.At the global level, the programme promotes learning, knowledge exchange, and capacity building based on practical experiences from landscape initiatives. At the landscape level, W4R supports multi-stakeholder partnerships and on-the-ground restoration and livelihood activities in the Ziway–Shalla sub-basin in Ethiopia, the Jeta-Pecixe-Cacheu landscape in Guinea-Bissau, and the Sundarbans in Bangladesh. Lessons from these landscapes—together with experiences from long-term Wetlands International work in Indonesia and India—are used to promote wider uptake of effective wetland restoration and resilience approaches.Wetlands International Eastern AfricaYayasan Lahan BasahDevelopment Organisation of the Rural PoorWetlands International West Africa Coast and Gulf of GuineaWetlands International South Asia SocietyAkvo FoundationWetlands InternationalProgramme - Rivers and LakesJeroen JurriensProject ManagerJeroen.Jurriens@wetlands.orghttps://www.wetlands.org/Ede, The Netherlands7.931000099999999 38.715765312.2732631 -16.166915622.8373287 89.54004719999999-6.8921607 110.637750219.5198151 85.1057886497297.03679340.23887702.25960983.89322431.851st Funds Transfer 2023The Swedish International Development Cooperation AgencyWetlands International316043.142nd Funds Transfer 2023The Swedish International Development Cooperation AgencyWetlands International364884.531st Funds Transfer 2024The Swedish International Development Cooperation AgencyWetlands International413674.612nd Funds Transfer 2024The Swedish International Development Cooperation AgencyWetlands International634840.601st Funds Transfer 2025The Swedish International Development Cooperation AgencyWetlands International​​​07-05-2026: Specific guidance document for WI on W4R Model Approach developed, discussed and validated by representatives of WI during a F2F-meeting of Community of Practice. A working group was formed to continue refining the W4R Model Approach.07-05-2026: During 2025 the W4R Model Approach and Toolkit were further refined into a new draft version​​​07-05-2026: Ziway-Shalla Landscape Partnership07-05-2026: Jeta-Pecixe-Cacheu Landscape Partnership