World Wetlands Day in 2024

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2024 Date	2 February 2024
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World Wetlands Day in

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Updated 3 February 2024 at 4:29 am

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
— Auckland Zoo (@aucklandzoo) February 1, 2024

Wetland Special when the nil winds carry the silence that speaks #worldrheumatoidawarenessday #worldwetlandsday (C) #hottriggeredkiwi
— hottriggeredkiwi (@hottriggered) February 1, 2024

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
— Auckland Zoo (@aucklandzoo) February 1, 2024

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
— UN Environment Programme (@UNEP) February 2, 2024

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
— IUCN (@IUCN) February 2, 2024

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.
— Kartik Sharma (@Kartiksharmamp) February 2, 2024

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
— Convention on Wetlands (@RamsarConv) February 2, 2024

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
— Billie Guarino (@billieguarino) February 2, 2024

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
— WWT (@WWTworldwide) February 2, 2024

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
— Beaver Trust (@BeaverTrust) February 2, 2024

World Wetlands Day in 2024

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.