{"id":952,"date":"2025-02-03T12:43:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T07:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=952"},"modified":"2025-10-28T17:15:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:45:15","slug":"wetland-day-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wetland-day-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Wetland Day 2025, Significance, Theme, and Conservation Efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wetland-day-2025\/#Wetland_Day_2025_Overview\" >Wetland Day 2025 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wetland-day-2025\/#What_Are_Wetlands\" >What Are Wetlands?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wetland-day-2025\/#Importance_of_Wetlands\" >Importance of Wetlands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wetland-day-2025\/#History_of_International_Wetlands_Day\" >History of International Wetlands Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wetland-day-2025\/#Wetlands_in_India\" >Wetlands in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wetland-day-2025\/#Ramsar_Sites_Wetlands_in_India_State-wise_Overview\" >Ramsar Sites (Wetlands) in India: State-wise Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wetland-day-2025\/#Recently_Added_Ramsar_Sites_in_India\" >Recently Added Ramsar Sites in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wetland-day-2025\/#Wetland_Conservation_in_India\" >Wetland Conservation in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wetland-day-2025\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wetland-day-2025\/#Wetland_Day_2025_FAQs\" >Wetland Day 2025 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Wetland Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be observed on <\/span><b>February 2, 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to raise awareness about the <\/span><b>importance of wetlands<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and promote their <\/span><b>conservation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This day marks the <\/span><b>anniversary of the Ramsar Convention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an international treaty adopted in <\/span><b>1971<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>Ramsar, Iran<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to protect wetlands worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2025, <\/span><b>International Wetlands Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will focus on <\/span><b>protecting wetlands for a sustainable future<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, emphasizing their role in <\/span><b>biodiversity conservation, water purification, and climate regulation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Various events, discussions, and activities will be conducted globally to highlight the <\/span><b>urgent need for wetland conservation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wetland_Day_2025_Overview\"><\/span><b>Wetland Day 2025 Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>World Wetlands Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is celebrated every year to highlight the importance of wetlands in supporting both nature and human life. These ecosystems provide shelter to many plants and animals, help purify water, control floods, and store carbon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Key Highlights of Wetland Day 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Date<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February 2, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Theme<\/b><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Observed Since<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1997 (Officially recognized by the UN in 2021)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Significance<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raises awareness about <\/span><b>wetlands&#8217; role<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>climate balance, biodiversity, and water management<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Organizer<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ramsar Secretariat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in collaboration with <\/span><b>UNESCO<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Global Observance<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workshops, seminars, cleanup drives, wetland restoration projects<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>World Wetlands Day Theme 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aims to <\/span><b>educate people on the importance of wetland conservation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and encourage <\/span><b>sustainable management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of these crucial ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Wetlands\"><\/span><b>What Are Wetlands?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil either permanently or for certain periods of the year. These ecosystems play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and providing essential environmental benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wetlands come in various forms, including marshes, swamps, mangroves, peatlands, and lagoons. Each type has unique characteristics and supports different plant and animal species, making them vital for ecological balance and sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Wetlands\"><\/span><b>Importance of Wetlands<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wetlands are vital ecosystems that support biodiversity, regulate water cycles, and provide essential services like flood control and water purification. Their conservation is crucial for maintaining ecological balance and human well-being. The importance of wetlands is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Biodiversity Hotspots<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Home to <\/span><b>40% of the world\u2019s species<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including fish, birds, and amphibians.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water Purification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Natural <\/span><b>filters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that remove pollutants from water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flood Control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Act as <\/span><b>natural barriers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, absorbing excess water and preventing floods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Carbon Sequestration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Store <\/span><b>twice as much carbon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as forests, helping fight climate change.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite their importance, <\/span><b>35% of the world&#8217;s wetlands have been lost since 1970<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to <\/span><b>urbanization, pollution, and agricultural expansion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This highlights the <\/span><b>urgent need for wetland conservation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_International_Wetlands_Day\"><\/span><b>History of International Wetlands Day<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Wetlands Day, established in 1997, commemorates the signing of the Ramsar Convention on 2 February 1971. In 2021, the United Nations officially recognized 2 February as World Wetlands Day. Initially aimed at raising awareness about wetland conservation, the event has grown into a global movement, engaging governments, NGOs, and communities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Wetlands Day 2025 marks the 54th anniversary of the Ramsar Convention, signed on February 2, 1971.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key Developments in the History of International Wetlands Day:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1971<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Ramsar Convention adopted to protect wetlands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1997<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 World Wetlands Day celebrated for the first time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2021<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The UN officially recognized February 2 as <\/span><b>World Wetlands Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The observance will align with <\/span><b>COP15 of the Ramsar Convention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Zimbabwe.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, <\/span><b>a specific theme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlights a critical <\/span><b>wetland conservation issue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>World Wetlands Day Theme 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focuses on <\/span><b>&#8220;Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, emphasizing <\/span><b>sustainable management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of these fragile ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wetlands_in_India\"><\/span><b>Wetlands in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has <\/span><b>27,403 wetlands<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, covering <\/span><b>18.4% of its total land area<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The country has <\/span><b>eight types of wetlands<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <\/span><b>marshes, mangroves, lakes, and floodplains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major Wetlands in India<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chilika Lake, Odisha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Largest coastal lagoon in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sundarbans, West Bengal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Largest <\/span><b>mangrove forest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and home to the <\/span><b>Royal Bengal Tiger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Loktak Lake, Manipur<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Known for its <\/span><b>floating islands (phumdis)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wular Lake, Jammu &amp; Kashmir<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 One of the largest <\/span><b>freshwater lakes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Asia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A famous <\/span><b>bird sanctuary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and UNESCO site.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ramsar_Sites_Wetlands_in_India_State-wise_Overview\"><\/span><b>Ramsar Sites (Wetlands) in India: State-wise Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India&#8217;s total number of Ramsar sites has increased to 85 as of December 2024, up from 80, with five more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites. Here is the list: As of 2025, India has <\/span><b>85 Ramsar sites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which are wetlands <\/span><b>recognized for their international importance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the <\/span><b>Ramsar Convention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>State<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Designated Wetland Sites<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Andhra Pradesh (1)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kolleru Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Tamil Nadu (18)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vellode Bird Sanctuary, Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary, Longwood Shola Reserve Forest, Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary, Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary, Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex, Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary, Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Vembanur Wetland Complex, Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Pichavaram Mangrove, Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve, Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest, Point Calimere Wildlife Bird Sanctuary, Kazhuveli Sanctuary, Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Kerala (3)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vembanad Kol Wetland, Sasthamkotta Lake, Ashtamudi Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Karnataka (4)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aghanashini Estuary, Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve, Ranganathittu BS, Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Maharashtra (3)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nandur Madhameshwar, Lonar Lake, Thane Creek<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Goa (1)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nanda Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Gujarat (4)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, Vadhvana Wetland, Khijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rajasthan (2)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sambhar Lake, Keoladeo National Park<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Uttar Pradesh (10)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary, Haiderpur Wetland, Upper-Ganga River (Brijghat to Narora Stretch), Sandi Bird Sanctuary, Sarsai Nawar Jheel, Sur Sarovar, Samaspur Bird Sanctuary, Saman Bird Sanctuary, Paravai Agra Bird Sanctuary, Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Haryana (2)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sultanpur National Park, Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Madhya Pradesh (5)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yashwant Sagar, Sakhya Sagar, Sirpur Wetland, Bhoj Wetland, Tawa Reservoir<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Bihar (3)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kanwar Lake (Kabartl Wetland), Nagi Bird Sanctuary, Nakti Bird Sanctuary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Odisha (6)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ansupa Lake, Hirakud Reservoir, Tampara Lake, Chilka Lake, Satkosia Gorge, Bhitarkanika Mangrove<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>West Bengal (2)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">East Kolkata Wetlands, Sunderban Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Punjab (6)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harike Lake, Beas Conservation Reserve, Kanjli Lake, Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve, Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary, Ropar Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Himachal Pradesh (3)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandra Taal, Pong Dam Lake, Renuka Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Jammu and Kashmir (5)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shallbugh Wetland Conservation Reserve, Hygam Wetland Conservation Reserve, Hokera Wetland, Surinsar-Mansar Lakes, Wular Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>UT of Ladakh (2)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tso Kar Wetland Complex, Tsomoriri Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Uttarakhand (1)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asan Conservation Reserve<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mizoram (1)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pala Wetland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Manipur (1)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loktak Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Assam (1)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deepor Beel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Tripura (1)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rudrasagar Lake<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recently_Added_Ramsar_Sites_in_India\"><\/span><b>Recently Added Ramsar Sites in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three new wetlands were designated Ramsar sites, bringing the total to 85 by December 2024. The newly added sites are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Located on the Noyyal River, it was once an irrigation reservoir and has become an important ecosystem supporting various bird species and local livelihoods through fishing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kazhuveli Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: On the Coromandel Coast, this large brackish water wetland is vital for endangered species and serves as a migratory stopover, contributing to flood control and groundwater recharge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tawa Reservoir (Madhya Pradesh)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A crucial wintering ground for migratory birds, this reservoir provides water for irrigation, and drinking, and supports local fisheries, playing a key role in regional water management.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wetland_Conservation_in_India\"><\/span><b>Wetland Conservation in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wetland conservation in India is vital for maintaining biodiversity, supporting migratory birds, and ensuring water security. The country has designated numerous wetlands as Ramsar sites to protect these crucial ecosystems and their benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Government Initiatives:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b>Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules 2017<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulates activities in <\/span><b>protected wetlands<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restricts <\/span><b>pollution, land conversion, and encroachments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>National Wetlands Conservation Programme (NWCP)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides <\/span><b>financial and technical support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>wetland restoration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Talab Bachao Abhiyan<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community-driven initiative to <\/span><b>protect small ponds and lakes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Wetlands Rejuvenation Programme<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focuses on <\/span><b>restoring degraded wetlands<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to improve their ecological balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>International Efforts:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Ramsar Convention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1971)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>global treaty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><b>wetland conservation and sustainable use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Wetlands International<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works globally to <\/span><b>restore wetlands and prevent their destruction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Wetland Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a reminder that <\/span><b>wetlands are critical for life on Earth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These ecosystems provide <\/span><b>clean water, biodiversity, climate regulation, and flood protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, <\/span><b>wetland degradation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> continues at an <\/span><b>alarming rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making conservation efforts more urgent than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the <\/span><b>World Wetlands Day Theme 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focusing on <\/span><b>&#8220;Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is essential for governments, organizations, and individuals to work together for <\/span><b>wetland conservation and sustainable management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wetland_Day_2025_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Wetland Day 2025 FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-953 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-953.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 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id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1738390688\"><div id=\"sp-ea-953\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-9530\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse9530\" aria-controls=\"collapse9530\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the theme of World Wetlands Day 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse9530\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-953\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-9530\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>theme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for <\/span><b>World Wetlands Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is <\/span><b>\"Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future\"<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, emphasizing sustainable wetland conservation.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-9531\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse9531\" aria-controls=\"collapse9531\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why is World Wetlands Day celebrated?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse9531\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-953\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-9531\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is celebrated to <\/span><b>raise awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> about <\/span><b>wetlands' importance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and promote <\/span><b>global conservation efforts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-9532\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse9532\" aria-controls=\"collapse9532\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are Ramsar Sites?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse9532\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-953\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-9532\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>Ramsar Sites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are <\/span><b>wetlands of international importance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, designated under the <\/span><b>Ramsar Convention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for their <\/span><b>ecological significance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-9533\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse9533\" aria-controls=\"collapse9533\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many Ramsar Sites are there in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse9533\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-953\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-9533\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As of 2025, India has <\/span><b>85 Ramsar Sites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, including <\/span><b>Chilika Lake, Loktak Lake, and Sundarbans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-9534\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" 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