Official website of World Wetlands Day by Ramsar - 2 February
On World Wetlands Day, WHO celebrates the vital role of wetlands in safeguarding human health and wellbeing amid the changing climate. Wetlands including marshes, swamps and floodplains are nature’s buffer against climate change. They absorb excess rainfall, reduce flooding risks and help to protect critical infrastructure including health facilities.
World Wetlands Day Messages and Statements
henry william
United States
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India
I ensure that ecosystem is well protected and preserved for the future generations for further livelihood , sustainability, reliability and choices of values. Akhilesh Kumar Singh
India
"I pledge to protect and restore our wetlands. By acting sustainable practices, and raising awareness, together we can make a difference Sameer Lande
India
Planet tree for river & clean river street my pledge Wetlands
Land areas that are saturated or flooded with water either permanently or seasonally.
Inland wetlands:
Marshes, lakes, rivers, floodplains, peatlands and swamps
Coastal wetlands:
Saltwater marshes, estuaries, mangroves, lagoons and coral reefs
Human-made wetlands:
Fish ponds, rice paddies and salt pans