World Wetlands Day

February 2, 2024

World Wetlands Day (WWD) is celebrated across the globe on February 2^nd.
It is observed to commemorate the adoption of Ramsar Treaty on wetlands on 2^nd February 1971.
The theme of WWD-2024 is ‘Wetlands and Human Wellbeing’ which underscores the critical role wetlands play in enhancing our lives.
It highlights how wetlands contribute to flood protection, clean water, biodiversity and recreational opportunities, all of which are essential for human health and prosperity.
This year, the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), in collaboration with the Government of Madhya Pradesh, is organizing the national World Wetlands Day event at Sirpur Lake, Indore, a Ramsar site designated in 2022.