Ramsar site
"A Ramsar site refers to wetlands designated by the contracting parties of the Ramsar Convention for inclusion in the list of wetlands of international importance because they meet one or more of the Ramsar criteria." (EEA, 2022)
Sources
European Environmental Agency (EEA). "Water Glossary". Water and Marine Environment. (2022). Link: https://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/water/glossary