World Wetlands Day 2023: Date, History, Theme (It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration) and Wishes

World Wetlands Day 2023 observed on February 2, 2023 and the next wetlands day will be observed on February 2, 2024. This day seeks to increase awareness and understanding of the important part of humans and the globe in wetlands. The first day of adoption of the Convention on Wetlands also commemorates the second day of February. In Ramsar, an Iranian town along the beaches of the Caspian sea, the Convention was approved in 1971. With the help of this article, you’ll learn more about this day’s subject and its importance.

World Wetlands Day 2023 Overview

Day	World Wetlands Day 2023
Date	2nd February 2023
Day	Thursday
Theme	It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration

What are Wetlands?

Wetlands are geographical regions that are either continuously or periodically saturated or inundated with water. Wetlands, lakes, rivers, swamps, rivers, watercourses, and floods inland wetlands are included. Salt marshlands, estuaries, lagoons, mangroves, and even marine ecosystems are included in coastal wetlands. rice paddies, salt pans, and Fish ponds have been created by human beings. Environmental activists and local defenders are applauded for their nature love this day. It is achieved by workshops, demonstrations, and specific initiatives on the field.

India, according to research by NGO Wetland International, has a max. wetland of South Asia – 7.7 lakh – spanning the 4.6% geographical area of the country. There are only Japan and China in Asia close to the marshes in India.

Ramsar has recognized an additional 10 wetland areas of international significance from India last year. As per the Ministry of the Environment, 35% of wetlands have been destroyed since the 70s and 87% since the 1700s. Wetland loss is caused by draining and refilling, pollution, economic overuse (such as overfishing), endangered plants, and climatic change. It encouraged governments as well as other interested organizations to maintain the preservation of wetlands, as the survival of several bio diversities depends on the condition of such places.

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World Wetlands Day 2023 History

Though every year on February 2nd, World Wetlands Day is commemorated, the day was not commemorated until 1997. World Wetlands Day helps to be aware to individuals that wetlands have a beneficial impact on Mother Nature. Environmental activists and community defenders get together on this day to celebrate their love of nature. Seminars, displays, and specific on-the-ground initiatives are used to accomplish this.

A weekend Wetlands Youth Photo Challenge has been held since 2015. The event, which kicks off every year on February 2nd, was created as part of this new strategy to engage children in World Wetlands Day.

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World Wetlands Day 2023 Messages & Wishes

• “It is good for us that we have a day dedicated to celebrating wetlands since this allows us to disseminate wetlands knowledge more effectively.”
• “Happy World Wetlands Day to all the volunteers of Biodiversity and Wetlands out there!!! “The convention provides a framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources in order to contribute towards achieving sustainable development.”
• “Wetlands are beneficial to both animals and humans. According to studies, blue spaces enhance well-being more efficiently than green spaces solely, lowering tension and stress levels. Happy World Wetlands Day 2022.”
• “On the celebration of World Wetlands Day 2022, let us educate our friends and neighbors about wetlands.”
• “Wetlands are the natural habitats for a lot of animals and to protect these animals we must protect the wetlands.”

World Wetlands Day 2023 Theme

The theme of world wetlands day 2023 is “It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration“. highlights the urgent need to prioritize wetland restoration.

Year	World Wetlands Day Theme
1997	WWD celebrated for the first time
1998	Importance of water to life & role of wetlands in water supply
1999	People and wetlands- the vital link
2000	Celebrating our wetlands of international importance
2001	A wetland world – A world to discover
2002	Wetlands : Water life and culture
2003	No wetlands – no water
2004	From the mountains to the sea – Wetlands at work for us
2005	There’s Wealth in Wetland Diversity – Don’t Lose It
2006	Livelihoods at Risk
2007	Fish for tomorrow?
2008	Healthy Wetlands, Healthy People
2009	Upstream, Downstream: Wetlands connect us all
2010	Caring for wetlands – An answer to climate change
2011	Forests for water and wetlands
2012	Wetland Tourism: A great experience
2013	Wetlands Take Care of Water
2014	Wetlands and Agriculture: Partners for Growth
2015	Wetlands For Our Future
2016	Wetlands For Our Future: Sustainable Livelihoods
2017	Wetlands for Disaster Risk Reduction
2018	Wetlands for a Sustainable Urban Future
2019	Wetlands and Climate Change
2020	Wetlands and Biodiversity
2021	Wetlands and water
2022	Wetlands Action for People and Nature
2023	It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: What is the date of World Wetlands Day 2023?

Answer: It is being observed on 2nd February 2023.

Question 2: What is the theme of world wetlands day 2023?

Answer: It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration

Question 3: How many ramsar sites in India?

Answer: The total number of ramsar sites in India is 75.