World Wetlands Day
“World Wetlands Day”
occurs annually on February 2nd, marking the date of the adoption of
the “Ramsar Convention” on Wetlands
on February 2, 1971. World Wetlands Day is raised to spread awareness about the
value of Wetlands for humanity and the planet. Theme for World Wetlands Day
2019 is “Wetlands and Climate Change”
Wetlands are a critical part of our
natural environment. They protect our shores from wave action, reduce the
impacts of floods, absorb pollutants and improve water quality. They provide
habitat for animals and plants and many contain a wide diversity of life,
supporting plants and animals that are found nowhere else.
Wetlands provide an important range
of environmental, social and economic services. Many wetlands are areas of
great natural beauty and many are important to Aboriginal people.
Wetlands also provide important
benefits for industry. For example, they form nurseries for fish and other
freshwater and marine life and are critical to countries commercial and
recreational fishing industries.
Wetlands are the vital link between
land and water.
So, it is very important to protect
wetlands for the sustainable development of nature, humanity and planet.
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