Funding Workshop for Communities

More about the Community Wetlands Forum

MISSION
To support the protection, management and wise use of Ireland’s wetlands for sustainable communities, by providing a network for community wetland groups to share knowledge, ideas, research and best practice.

VISION
A society where wetlands are valued by local communities and community engagement is valued as a means of protecting and managing wetlands for present and future generations.

VALUES

• Promoting the wise use of wetlands
• Fostering well-being for individuals and communities
• Adherence to community development principles of Empowerment; Participation; Inclusion; Selfdetermination; and Partnership
• Conservation and care for the environment in all our activities

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The main aim of the CWF is to provide a representative platform for community-led wetland conservation groups based on the principles of community development (empowerment; participation; inclusion; self-determination; and partnership). In support of the main objective, CWF has the following subsidiary objectives:

OBJECTIVES
1. To promote wetlands and peatlands as important places of biodiversity and conservation, as well as community integration, well-being and ownership.

2. To facilitate the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and organisational methods between members.

3. To grow the network by encouraging new community groups who are in the process of developing community wetlands or who wish to undertake such developments to join CWF.

4. To facilitate regular Community Wetlands Forum meetings where all stakeholders in wetland conservation can participate as equal partners.

5. To share the latest research and approaches in conservation best practice, and facilitate access to national and international expertise, similar networks, and funding possibilities.