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Did you know? Longfin eels can live over 60 years and grow close to two meters long! They are one of the largest eel species in the world and New Zealand’s largest native freshwater fish, living in rivers, wetlands and inland lakes. #WorldWetlandsDay Show more
It’s #WorldWetlandsDay and we’re sharing some facts about New Zealand wetlands! Sadly, only 10% of our original wetlands exist today due to agriculture & development. The positive news is there is great work being done to reclaim pasture lands so that native wildlife can return. Show more
Wetlands cover around 6% of the Earth’s land surface & are vital for human health, food supply & livelihoods. Yet these unique ecosystems are vanishing three times faster than forests. More on the importance of protecting wetlands on Show more Slide 1 of 6 - Carousel unep.org World Wetlands Day
Today is #WorldWetlandsDay! Conserving wetlands is essential not only for people’s ecological health but also for the many benefits they provide to human societies ensuring a harmonious coexistence with #nature. Show more
Today, on World Wetlands Day, let's celebrate the vital ecosystems that provide habitat, clean water, and mitigate climate change. Let's commit to preserving these essential areas for a sustainable and healthier planet.
Happy #WorldWetlandsDay! This year's theme underscores how all aspects of human wellbeing are tied to the health of the world’s wetlands. It calls on each of us to value and protect our wetlands. Every wetland matters. Every effort counts. Show more
On #WorldWetlandsDay, it is imperative to underscore the intrinsic value of wetlands in sustaining ecological balance. The encroachment of narco-terrorism into forested areas and devastation of wetlands through chemicals used in poppy cultivation poses a significant threat to… Show more
Peatlands. Bogs. Saltmarsh. Mudflats. Lagoons. Ponds. Floodplains. Swamps. Marshes. Mangroves. Fens. Estuaries. Wetlands come in many forms, but they *all* do incredible things for the planet, for nature and for well-being. Show more ALT ipbes and 9 others
Happy #WorldWetlandsDay! Covering <1% of the earth's surface, wetlands contain nearly 12% of all biodiversity - and beavers can help supercharge these habitats. A study by Show more
World Wetlands Day seeks to raise awareness about the role wetlands play in our ecosystems. Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil, either all season, or periodically throughout the year.
World Wetlands Day Facts - in 2024
The theme for World Wetlands Day in 2024 was Wetlands and Human Wellbeing.