Wetlands are superheroes in tackling climate change. Peatland, a key category of wetlands, covers only about 3% of the world’s total surface area but holds 30% of all natural carbon, almost ...

World Wetlands Day, celebrated annually on 2 February, highlights the critical ecological services provided by wetlands and their threatened conservation status. This day also serves as a reminder ...

Wetlands are ecosystems, in which water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. A broad definition of wetlands includes both freshwater and ...

This is because sulphur has a very specific effect in natural wetlands that reduces methane emissions. On the other hand, CO₂ boosts methane production by increasing growth in plants that make ...

February 2 is annually marked as World Wetlands Day to spread awareness about conserving one of the most critical ecosystems on the planet. This year, the theme was “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common ...

The goal of the Alberta Wetland Policy is to conserve, restore, protect and manage Alberta's wetlands to sustain the benefits they provide to the environment, society and economy. To achieve this goal ...

Wetlands are some of the most vital yet understood ecosystems, often portrayed in films as eerie, dangerous places rather than the biodiverse habitats they are. Why is that? University of Illinois ...

This move highlights Tamil Nadu's lead with 20 Ramsar sites and marks the first Ramsar sites for Sikkim and Jharkhand, underscoring the country's commitment to wetland conservation. A Ramsar site ...

The Acting Chief Executive of Forestry Commission (FC), Mr Hugh Clement Adokwei Brown, says wetlands are disappearing three times faster than the forests despite the critical role they play in human ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued five new draft general permits and revisions to two existing permits to streamline projects in state-regulated freshwater ...

World Wetlands Day 2025: Celebrated on February 2 every year, World Wetlands Day emphasises the essential role wetlands play in sustaining life and maintaining a healthy environment. These ecosystems ...