The Environmental Science
February 2, 2025 at 05:56 AM
✅World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on February 2nd.
✅This date commemorates the signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971.
✅India currently has 89 recognized Ramsar Sites, designated as Wetlands of International Importance.
✅Ramsar Sites are crucial wetlands that provide vital ecosystem services and support rich biodiversity.
✅Beyond Ramsar sites, other important wetlands exist globally and contribute significantly to environmental health and human well-being.