wetlands

Wetlands are disappearing faster than any other ecosystem, threatening biodiversity, water security, and global climate goals, warns a major new report.

Wetlands provide massive global benefits but are vanishing fast. Over 400 million hectares have disappeared since 1970. To reverse this, governments and investors must urgently scale up conservation and restoration efforts.

On World Wetlands Day 2025, Jairam Ramesh called for a focus on quality conservation, scientific research, & community involvement in protecting India's wetlands. He stressed importance of beyond Ramsar sites, highlighted ongoing threats like pollution.

2024 Wetlands Atlas maps 16.89m ha of India's wetlands, updating earlier data with higher resolution and more accurate classification. It highlights trends in wetland loss, conservation needs, and the role of advanced technologies for improved mapping.

A study conducted in Keoladeo National Park reveals wetland conservation is crucial for climate adaptation and resilience, highlighting teal carbon's significance.| Web story

India has lost 30% of its wetlands in 30 years due to urbanization, pollution, & agriculture. Urban areas like Chennai and Mumbai saw massive declines. Wetlands support biodiversity & ecosystem services, prompting calls for stronger conservation efforts.

Wetlands encroached in UP; The encroachment of waterbodies in India is a significant concern as it has far-reaching environmental

A recent study published in the journal Nature Climate Change has found that rising temperatures and increased precipitation are the main factors responsible for the increase in methane emissions from wetlands.

Wetlands are areas that remain in flooded conditions or with soil saturated with water for considerable periods of time.

There are three Ramsar sites in three out of the eight states in the northeast of India. These include Deepor Beel in Assam, Loktak Lake in Manipur, and Rudrasagar Lake in Tripura.