Dear MarMam-colleagues, It is with great pride that I share with you the first online global knowledge database on river dolphins: www.riverdolphins.org<http://www.riverdolphins.org> Today, RiverDolphins.org<http://www.riverdolphins.org> sees the light. This online knowledge base is an unprecedented resource and a source of inspiration for anyone living in river dolphin river basins or working on these iconic species - so that together we can ensure their survival. The website was developed by WWF and partners, and commissioned by the World Bank. RiverDolphins.org boasts the most comprehensive overview of all river dolphin species<https://www.riverdolphins.org/river-dolphins-worldwide/> and conservation and management 'best practices' from around the world. These include best practices in community engagement<https://www.riverdolphins.org/best-practices/community-engagement/>, addressing threats<https://www.riverdolphins.org/best-practices/addressing-threats/>, conservation planning<https://www.riverdolphins.org/best-practices/conservation-planning/> and research and monitoring<https://www.riverdolphins.org/best-practices/research-and-monitoring/>, compiled through an extensive literature review and interviews with scientists, government representatives, multi-lateral organizations and conservation organisations working in every river basin that hosts river dolphin populations. Best Practices and case studies from around the world: from Water stewardship to Water Reserves, from Community governed fisheries to Environmental impact assessments: you can find it all at one place! The database includes an unprecedented collection of scientific literature and downloadable resources: you can search hundreds of river dolphin resources: on the species, their river basins, the threats they face and how to apply best practices through inspiring case studies. Have a look and get inspired; together, we can safe these species, their rivers and the people that depend on them! Best wishes, Daphne Willems Global River Dolphin Rivers Initiative Lead E: dwillems@wwf.nl | M: +31 (0) 6 19302529 Skype: daphne.willems Twitter: @WWFRiverDolphin [cid:image001.png@01D7789A.05652390]<https://www.wnf.nl/> [cid:image002.png@01D7789A.05652390]<https://www.wnf.nl/>
