India designates ten wetlands for World Wetlands Day
2 February 2020They provide habitats to an exceptional biodiversity, while providing communities with food resources and protection against threats such as flooding.
The importance of global wetlands to sustainable development
Learn more
The Convention on Wetlands is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
Number of Contracting Parties: 171
Number of Wetlands of International Importance: 2,388
Total surface of designated sites: 253,870,023 ha
