World Wetlands Day

This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention of Wetlands on 2nd February 1971, in the Iranian City of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. The day raises awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet. Wetlands are land areas that are saturated or flooded with water either permanently or seasonally. There is a different theme each year, and this year’s theme shines a spotlight on wetlands as a source of freshwater and encourages actions to restore them and stop their loss. The campaign this year highlights the contribution of wetlands to the quantity and quality of freshwater on our planet. Water and wetlands are connected in an inseparable co-existence that is vital to life, our wellbeing and the health of our planet.