Working for Wetlands, South Africa

This publication describes the development of South Africa's 'Working for Water' and 'Working for Wetlands' Programs. The objectives of 'Working for Water' are water resource protection, poverty reduction and capacity building, and conservation of biodiversity, with an emphasis on water resource management. The local workers employed in wetland rehabilitation programs are typically some of the poorest in society. The document concludes with a list of lessons learned.