Revive and restore degraded wetlands. 35% of the world’s wetlands have disappeared in the last 50 years. It's time for wetland restoration. World Wetlands Day 2 February 2023
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Wetlands
Land areas that are saturated or flooded with water either permanently or seasonally.
Inland wetlands:
Marshes, lakes, rivers, floodplains, and swamps
Coastal wetlands:
Saltwater marshes, estuaries, mangroves, lagoons and coral reefs
Human-made wetlands:
Fish ponds, rice paddies and salt pans
World Wetlands Day 2023 Materials
All World Wetlands Day publicity materials, templates and the images they contain are provided by the Convention on Wetlands solely for non-commercial use in education and in promotional activities for World Wetlands Day.
What is World Wetlands Day?
World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on 2 February to raise awareness about wetlands. This day also marks the anniversary of the Convention on Wetlands, which was adopted as an international treaty in 1971.
A United Nations International Day
On 30 August 2021 the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 75/317 that established 2 February as World Wetlands Day.
Why World Wetlands Day?
Nearly 90% of the world’s wetlands have been degraded since the 1700s, and we are losing wetlands three times faster than forests. Yet, wetlands are critically important ecosystems that contribute to biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation, freshwater availability, world economies and more.
It is urgent that we raise national and global awareness about wetlands in order to reverse their rapid loss and encourage actions to conserve and restore them.
World Wetlands Day is the ideal time to increase people’s understanding of these critically important ecosystems.
What is the theme for World Wetlands Day in 2023 ?
Wetland Restoration the theme for 2023 highlights the urgent need to prioritize wetland restoration.
Who is behind World Wetlands Day?
The World Wetlands Day awareness campaign is organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands. Contracting Parties of the Convention on Wetlands have been celebrating World Wetlands Day since 1997, when it was first established.
Who can join?
World Wetlands Day is open to everyone — from international organizations, governments, wetland practitioners, to children, youth, media, community groups, decision-makers, to all individuals — as these ecosystems are important for us all.
Land areas that are saturated or flooded with water either permanently or seasonally.
Inland wetlands:
Marshes, lakes, rivers, floodplains, and swamps
Coastal wetlands:
Saltwater marshes, estuaries, mangroves, lagoons and coral reefs
Human-made wetlands:
Fish ponds, rice paddies and salt pans
World Wetlands Day 2023 Materials
All World Wetlands Day publicity materials, templates and the images they contain are provided by the Convention on Wetlands solely for non-commercial use in education and in promotional activities for World Wetlands Day.
What is World Wetlands Day?
World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on 2 February to raise awareness about wetlands. This day also marks the anniversary of the Convention on Wetlands, which was adopted as an international treaty in 1971.
A United Nations International Day
On 30 August 2021 the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 75/317 that established 2 February as World Wetlands Day.
Why World Wetlands Day?
Nearly 90% of the world’s wetlands have been degraded since the 1700s, and we are losing wetlands three times faster than forests. Yet, wetlands are critically important ecosystems that contribute to biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation, freshwater availability, world economies and more.
It is urgent that we raise national and global awareness about wetlands in order to reverse their rapid loss and encourage actions to conserve and restore them.
World Wetlands Day is the ideal time to increase people’s understanding of these critically important ecosystems.
What is the theme for World Wetlands Day in 2023 ?
Wetland Restoration the theme for 2023 highlights the urgent need to prioritize wetland restoration.
Who is behind World Wetlands Day?
The World Wetlands Day awareness campaign is organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands. Contracting Parties of the Convention on Wetlands have been celebrating World Wetlands Day since 1997, when it was first established.
Who can join?
World Wetlands Day is open to everyone — from international organizations, governments, wetland practitioners, to children, youth, media, community groups, decision-makers, to all individuals — as these ecosystems are important for us all.
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