World Wetlands Day 2025: Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World Wetlands Day |
| Date | February 2 (annually) |
| 2025 Theme | 'Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future' |
| Purpose | Raise awareness about the importance of wetlands for biodiversity, human well-being, and cultural heritage. |
| Key Benefits of Wetlands | - Support biodiversity and wildlife.- Act as natural carbon sinks to combat climate change.- Ensure freshwater security.- Provide sustainable livelihoods (fishing, agriculture, tourism). |
| Threats to Wetlands | Pollution, land reclamation, and climate change. |
| Role of UNESCO and Ramsar Convention | - UNESCO supports the Ramsar Convention for wetland conservation.- Many wetlands are designated as Ramsar Sites, UNESCO World Heritage properties, and Biosphere Reserves. |
| COP15 Venue | Mosi-oa-Tunya/Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (July 2025). |
| Notable Wetlands | - Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay (France).- Wood Buffalo National Park (Canada).- Banc d'Arguin National Park (Mauritania).- Itsukushima Shinto Shrine (Japan). |