Messages - WWD2024

World Wetlands Day Messages and Statements

Jacques Trouvilliez, Executive Secretary, African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA)

05 February 2024

As we celebrate World Wetlands Day on the 2nd of February, let us recognize the invaluable role wetlands play in enhancing human well-being as well...

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Dr QU Dongyu, Director-General, FAO

31 January 2024

World Wetlands Day provides us with an opportunity to celebrate the vital connection between wetlands and human well-being. From mighty inlets,...

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Inger Andersen, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme

01 February 2024

This year, World Wetlands Day reminds us that our health is dependent on the health of wetlands, because wetlands are these great wonders of...

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Dr. Musonda Mumba, Secretary General, Convention on Wetlands

22 January 2024

Wetlands and people are life interlaced. Wetlands are central to our wellbeing. Whether it be through the provision of clean water, acting as the...

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