International Waters learning Exchange & Resource Network

Celebrating the wealth of wetlands

02 Feb 2015 | by iucn.org
Every year, 2 February marks World Wetlands Day, commemorating the 1971 signing of the Ramsar Convention – an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. This year’s theme is ‘Wetlands for our Future’, aiming to raise awareness among younger generations, and for all to reflect on the health and unique value of wetlands.

Wetlands are some of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth. Wetlands such as the Okavango Delta in Botswana, the Mekong Delta in Asia, or the Pantanal in South America represent unique habits for animal and plant species.