World Wetlands Day observed on 2nd February

World Wetlands Day 2023: On February 2nd every year, World Wetlands Day is observed. The purpose of the day is to educate people about the value of wetlands and various strategies for reversing their rapid degradation and loss. The day is aimed at highlighting the vital role wetlands play in maintaining biodiversity and supporting human well-being.

February 2023 Current Affairs Quiz

Water purification, flood control, habitat for a variety of plant and animal species, support for local residents’ livelihoods, and other crucial ecosystem services are all provided by wetland areas. Wetlands are essential ecosystems. Wetland degradation and loss reduce their ability to support biodiversity. By celebrating World Wetlands Day, people are reminded of the importance of these ecosystems and the need to protect them from degradation and loss. The day also provides an opportunity for governments, organisations, and individuals to take action to conserve and restore wetlands, as well as to raise public awareness about their value.

World Wetlands Day 2023: Theme

It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration is the theme for this year’s World Wetlands Day. The theme highlights how crucial it is to give wetland restoration first priority.

World Wetlands Day: History

On 2 February 1971, Convention on Wetlands was accepted as an International Treaty in Ramsar, Iran. On 30 August 2021, UN General Assembly adopted resolution 75/317 for World Wetlands Day.

The World Wetlands Day started in 1997 when the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands started educating general public about the significance of protecting the wetlands. Posters, factsheets, documents, and other outreach materials were distributed among people about the conservation of Wetlands.