World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 every year, including in 2025. It's a United Nations International Day of Importance that marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Ramsar Convention in 1971.
Why is World Wetlands Day celebrated?
To raise awareness of the importance of wetlands
To promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands
To reverse the loss of wetlands
What is the Ramsar Convention?
The Ramsar Convention is also known as the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance
It was signed in Ramsar, Iran on February 2, 1971
The convention allows countries to designate protected areas and use wetlands wisely
What do wetlands do?
Wetlands are natural shock absorbers that reduce the impact of rainfall and the risk of flooding and storm surges
They are important for water conservation and maintaining ecosystems
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