Russia: How the withdrawal from the Ramsar Convention endangers carbon sinks
Russia withdraws from the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. This puts carbon sinks such as the Volga Delta at risk (IMAGO / Russian Look)
For the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine, Russia is withdrawing from an important environmental agreement. This could result in the loss of significant carbon sinks. The withdrawal could also set a precedent for other countries.
