Achieving wise use of wetlands is at the heart of MedWet efforts, to ensure that people have access to wetland resources, to alleviate poverty and achieve food and water security and at the same time to maintain the biodiversity of wetlands.

In line with the Ramsar Strategy 2003-2008 and the Terms of Reference of the Initiative, MedWet seeks to deliver its commitment through four pillars of action:

1. Working to promote sustainable use of wetland resources and to mainstream the value of wise use of wetlands within society

2. Seek to expand the list of Wetland Sites of International Importance to establish a wider ecological network of well managed and monitored wetlands

3. Promoting international cooperation and sharing of information and expertise, and increasing the flow of financial resources and relevant technologies to developing countries

4. To coordinate with other international initiatives in the region, and globally.

MedWet provides assistance to help countries build their own knowledge base and capacity to manage wetlands. Where data on wetlands is lacking MedWet provides tools that enable wetland managers and scientists to gather high quality information and prepare wetland inventories. When wetland stakeholders need to draw on expertise to design management plans, MedWet provides training, technical skills and facilitates international exchange of expertise.

By providing objective frameworks for the management of wetlands MedWet contributes to avoiding conflicts and build consensus among different wetland stakeholders.