India celebrated World Wetlands Day by increasing its tally of Ramsar sites to 80, with the addition of five new wetlands located in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The announcement was made by the Environment Minister, underscoring the nation's commitment to the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. World Wetlands Day, observed annually on February 2nd, commemorates the adoption of the Ramsar Convention in 1971 and raises awareness about the importance of wetlands. The day was marked by various events, including an international conference at Sirpur pond, the Ramsar site of Indore, where the Chief Minister and Union Minister of State for Environment were present. The Ramsar Convention Secretary General, Dr. Masunda Mumba, and the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Sujit, were among the representatives. Organizations and individuals highlighted the significance of wetlands for biodiversity, essential services, and human wellbeing. Indian Railways also emphasized the role of wetlands in water purification, flood control, and habitat preservation.
Today's #WorldWetlandsDay spotlights our most vulnerable ecosystem. Nearly 50% of coastal wetlands have been lost over the last 100 years, as a result of the combined effects of localised human pressures, sea level rise, warming & extreme climate events. https://t.co/zAMzd12lR7 https://t.co/uB7FbXk4EG
#WorldWetlandsDay, observed annually on February 2nd, raises awareness about wetlands and commemorates the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands in 1971. @moefcc https://t.co/sCOdq7LrgH
Indian Railways commemorates #WorldWetlandsDay and emphasises the significance of conserving wetlands as they contribute to water purification, flood control and habitat preservation. https://t.co/zkbjXVxEb3
World Wetlands Day India Dominates South Asia on #WorldWetlandsDay with 80 Ramsar Sites Spanning 1.33 Million Hectares In January 2024, India proudly expanded its Ramsar Site count to 80 by designating five new sites in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, showcasing its dedication to… https://t.co/ziuF2RmnhV
International conference on World Wetlands Day to organize in #Indore today. CM @DrMohanYadav51 will be present as the chief guest and Union Minister of State for Environment @AshwiniKChoubey as special guest in this program organized at Sirpur pond, the Ramsar site of Indore.…
World Wetlands Day marks the adoption of the Ramsar Convention, which called for the conservation & sustainable use of wetlands. In line with this year's theme: “Wetlands and human wellbeing,” let us spread awareness about how the wetlands' wellbeing is closely linked with ours. https://t.co/yeZEHtBxkp
On World Wetland Day, the awesome @kyliesoanes highlights cool ways we can restore wetlands in urban areas https://t.co/VaEv43MdR2
On World Wetland Day, the awesome @kyliesoanes highlights ways we can restore wetlands in urban areas https://t.co/VaEv43LG1u
Happy #WorldWetlandsDay! Celebrating the vital ecosystems that cradle biodiversity and provide essential services. Let's join hands to preserve these treasures, ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. 🌿🌎 #WorldWetlandsDay2024 https://t.co/yG8HGONRKr
On the occasion of #WorldWetlandDay, representatives of the World's Ramsar Sites along with Secretary General Ramsar Convention of Wetlands Dr. Masunda Mumba and Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change @moefcc, Government of India, Dr. Sujit… https://t.co/PlRuEnwHq5
India increases its tally of Ramsar sites to 80 by adding 5 more wetlands to list: Environment Minister @byadavbjp https://t.co/Rt78HIGj7S