World Wetlands Day

World Wetlands Day is observed every year on 2nd February to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands.

• This day marks the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on 2nd February 1971 in Ramsar, Iran.
• Theme for 2025: “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future”.
• India has 85 Ramsar sites as of December 2024.
• Tamil Nadu has the most Ramsar sites (16), followed by Uttar Pradesh (10).
• First Ramsar sites in India: Chilika Lake (Odisha) and Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan).