World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on 2nd of February to raise awareness and increase people’s understanding about the critical importance of wetlands.
Wetlands support critical ecosystems and biodiversity. 40 percent of all
plant and animal species live or breed in wetlands. Wetland agriculture and
fisheries sustain food and nutrition security for communities around the world.
They act as water sources, purifiers and protect our shores.
However, our activities are causing the loss of wetlands three times
faster than forests. We must reverse the impact of our actions. There is an
urgency to raise global awareness on wetlands to arrest and reverse their rapid
loss and encourage actions to restore and conserve these vital ecosystems.
We can take action in 3 specific ways:
1. Conscious choices to minimize our own impact on wetlands.
2. Raise voice to educate and activate others to get involved in
wetland restoration.
3. Take part in wetland restoration efforts locally.
