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.

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World Wetlands Day Messages and Statements

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United States
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Kaushiki Patel
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
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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
 

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