World Wetlands Day observed on 2nd February

World Wetlands Day 2023

World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on 2nd February. The day is observed to create awareness among people about the importance of wetlands and different ways to restore their rapid loss and degradation. The day is aimed at highlighting the vital role wetlands play in maintaining biodiversity and supporting human well-being.

Wetlands are critical ecosystems that provide many important services to people and the environment, including water purification, flood control, habitat for diverse plant and animal species, and support for local communities livelihoods. Wetland degradation and loss reduce their ability to support biodiversity. By celebrating World Wetlands Day, people are reminded of the importance of these ecosystems and the need to protect them from degradation and loss. The day also provides an opportunity for governments, organisations, and individuals to take action to conserve and restore wetlands, as well as to raise public awareness about their value.

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World Wetlands Day 2023: Theme

The theme for this year’s World Wetlands Day is ‘It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration. The theme highlights the urgency to prioritize wetland restoration.

World Wetlands Day: History

On 2 February 1971, Convention on Wetlands was accepted as an International Treaty in Ramsar, Iran. On 30 August 2021, UN General Assembly adopted resolution 75/317 for World Wetlands Day.

The World Wetlands Day started in 1997 when the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands started educating general public about the significance of protecting the wetlands. Posters, factsheets, documents, and other outreach materials were distributed among people about the conservation of Wetlands.

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