We summarise the main findings of the Global Wetland Outlook (2018) about the status of wetlands, including their biota and ecosystem services, the drivers of change in wetlands, and the responses being adopted by the Ramsar Convention. The Outlook, which is the Ramsar Convention’s flagship publication, generally paints a bleak picture of wetland status. On the basis of these findings, we identify 10 key issues for decision makers to consider and recommend actions to implement so as to reverse the overall downward trends for wetlands. A switch from documenting the change in wetland biodiversity towards more emphasis on taking decisions is needed to implement effective responses and reverse the negative trends for wetlands. Although further data are needed, we contend that failure to place greater emphasis on effective responses could lead to the Convention becoming an irrelevant force for the wise use of wetlands.

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全球湿地展望中为决策者提供的十个关键问题

我们总结了《全球湿地展望》（2018 年）关于湿地状况的主要发现，包括其生物群和生态系统服务、湿地变化的驱动因素以及拉姆萨尔公约所采取的应对措施。作为拉姆萨尔公约的旗舰出版物的《展望》通常描绘了湿地状况的黯淡图景。在这些发现的基础上，我们确定了决策者需要考虑的 10 个关键问题并建议采取行动，以扭转湿地整体下降的趋势。需要从记录湿地生物多样性的变化转向更加强调做出决定，以实施有效的应对措施并扭转湿地的负面趋势。虽然需要进一步的数据，