2018-10-192018-10-192009p. 1-16. In: Springate-Baginski, O.; Allen, D. and Darwall, W.R.T.(eds.) An integrated wetland assessment toolkit: a guide to good practice. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland; IUCN species programme, 144 p.https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12348/1356This chapter introduces the integrated approach to wetland assessment. It argues for integration as an essential principle for understanding wetlands and their management and use. It discusses different approaches for integration, and advocates a conceptual and methodological framework for assessing wetlands in a fully integrated manner.application/pdfCC BY 4.0Book Chapter