The importance and the need for wetlands protection results from their multifunctionality and values, which are related with hydrology water quality, food web and plants and wild animals’ biotope function. Conservation and rational utilization of wetlands and their sustainable development profit securing, which they provide within water, carbon holding, food, energy, biology diversity is the most heavy commitment of Ramsar Convention. The paper shows the importance, tasks and aims within the fulfilment of this commitment in Slovak Republic.