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.
India marked World Environment Day by designating two new Ramsar sites, bringing the total to 82. This underscores India's dedication to wetland conservation and sustainable use.
The Chief Secretary of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, DS Mishra on Saturday tweeted pictures of the newly renovated Dasna pond in the Ghaziabad district of UP.
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.