World Wetlands Day Latest News
Recently, the union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organised the World Wetlands Day 2025 celebrations at the Parvati Arga Ramsar Site.
About World Wetlands Day
- It is celebrated annually on February 2.
- It aims tospread awareness about conserving one of the most critical ecosystems on the planet.
- This date marks the adoption of the Ramsar Convention in 1971.
- Theme of 2025 World Wetlands Day: This year, the theme was “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future”.
- India has been a party to the Convention since 1982, designating 89 Ramsar sites.
What are wetlands?
- Wetlands are regions covered by water either perennially or seasonally, such as marshes and lakes.
Significance of Wetlands
- They are vital reservoirs of biodiversity, aid water conservation and provide habitat for numerous migratory birds, aquatic species, and plant life. They also help recharge groundwater, control floods and support fisheries and local communities.
- From the point of view of climate change mitigation, wetlands are important carbon sinks, meaning they absorb more carbon from the atmosphere
- The major threats to wetlands, in general, are due to man-made factors, leading to habitat degradation and declining biodiversity.
World Wetlands Day FAQs
Q1: Why do we celebrate World Wetland Day?
Ans: It is celebrated to raise awareness among all sections of the society about values and functions of wetlands, utilization of their resources and their environmental importance.
Q2: Which is the largest Ramsar site in India?
Ans: Sunderban of West Bengal.
Q3: Which country is top in Ramsar sites?
Ans: The United Kingdom
Source: PIB
Last updated on June, 2025
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