Top News Desk: World Wetlands Day is an annual event celebrated on February 2nd worldwide to mark the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. The event is celebrated to raise public awareness about the importance of wetlands for people and the planet.
Wetlands are an important part of our planet’s natural environment, providing many vital services. They act as a buffer between land and water, absorbing and storing pollutants, providing habitats for wildlife, and helping to regulate water flow. Wetlands also play an important role in combating climate change by storing carbon.
World Wetlands Day is celebrated to raise awareness of the vital role wetlands play in our lives and to highlight the importance of their conservation. This year’s theme is “Wetlands and Biodiversity” which aims to highlight the essential role of wetlands in maintaining the health of our planet’s diverse ecosystems.
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is an international agreement that provides a framework for the conservation, wise use, and sustainable use of wetlands. It is the most comprehensive global agreement on the conservation of wetlands and their resources. The convention was adopted in 1971 and is administered by the Ramsar Secretariat, which is based in Switzerland.
World Wetlands Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the importance of wetlands and to promote public awareness of the need to protect them. The event is marked in several ways, including activities such as wetland walks, educational seminars, and art competitions. It is also an opportunity to raise funds for wetland conservation projects.
World Wetlands Day is a reminder that wetlands are integral to the health of our planet and that we must take action to protect them. As we mark this special day, let us all do our part to conserve and protect our precious wetlands and their resources.
By : Habiba Sultana
