World Wetlands Day 2023: 2nd February

  • World Wetlands Day is observed every year on February 2 to raise global awareness about the crucial role of wetlands for people and the planet.
  • Theme 2023: It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration
  • This theme highlighted the urgent need to prioritize wetland restoration.
  • The UN General Assembly adopted resolution 75/317 for World Wetlands Day on 30 August 2021.
  • This day marked the adoption of the convention on wetlands on February 2, 1971, in Ramsar, Iran.