Statement by Martha Rojas Urrego, Secretary General of the Convention on Wetlands on World Wetlands Day 2 February 2021
21 January 2021Wetlands and Water is the theme to mark Word Wetlands Day in 2021.
The importance of global wetlands to sustainable development
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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: 2,414
Total surface of designated sites: 254,543,972 ha
