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India Increases 5 New Ramsar Sites Ahead of World Wetlands Day 2024
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced that on the eve of World Wetlands Day 2024, India has expanded its number of Ramsar sites from 75 to 80 by designating five additional wetlands.
Three of these new sites are located in Karnataka: Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve, Aghanashini Estuary, and Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve. The other two sites, Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary and Longwood Shola Reserve Forest, are in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu now boasts the highest number of Ramsar sites in India with a total of 16, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 10.
What is the Ramsar Convention?
The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty adopted on February 2, 1971, in Ramsar, Iran, on the southern shore of the Caspian Sea. In India, the convention came into force on February 1, 1982, allowing for the designation of wetlands of international importance as Ramsar sites.
World Wetlands Day (WWD)
World Wetlands Day is celebrated globally to mark the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on February 2, 1971. The theme for World Wetlands Day 2024 is "Wetlands and Human Wellbeing," highlighting the vital role wetlands play in improving our lives. Wetlands are crucial for flood protection, clean water, biodiversity, and recreational opportunities, all of which are essential for human health and prosperity.
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