Celebrated annually on 2 February, World Wetlands Day aims to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and the planet. The Day also marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
World Wetland Day 2024 will focus on the theme of ‘Wetlands and Human Wellbeing’. The theme recognizes wetlands as critical to people and nature, underscoring the intrinsic value of wetland ecosystems and their benefits and services, including contributions to sustainable development and human wellbeing.
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date: 2 February 2024
location: worldwide
www: https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-wetlands-day
https://www.ramsar.org/our-work/activities/world-wetlands-day