Iran (IMNA) -Given the intrinsic value of these ecosystems and their benefits, including their environmental, climate, ecological, social, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, recreational, and aesthetic contributions to sustainable development and human wellbeing, these lands are critical to people and nature.
Wetlands are home to 40% of all plant and animal species, but covering just around 6% of the Earth's terrestrial surface.
Wetland biodiversity is important for our health, food supply, tourism, and employment creation. Wetlands are critical for us, other ecosystems, and our climate because they provide crucial ecosystem services such as water regulation, flood control, and water purification. Around one in eight people on Earth, or more than a billion people, rely on wetlands for their livelihood.
Among all ecosystems, wetlands have among of the fastest rates of deterioration, loss, and decline. The most endangered environment on Earth is wetlands, which are vanishing three times faster than forests.
The draining and filling of wetlands for building and agriculture, pollution, ooverexploitation and resource overuse, and climate change are all examples of human actions that cause wetlands to disappear.
The failure to recognize wetlands as vital sources of income and crucial ecological services has resulted in a vicious cycle of wetland destruction, endangered livelihoods, and increasing poverty. To get communities and governments to respect and prioritize wetlands, it is crucial to influence people's perspectives.
Wetlands, known as the Kidneys of the Earth, are a natural response to the global challenge of climate change. They absorb carbon dioxide therefore contribute to reducing pollution and slowing global warming. terrestrial wetland ecosystems store twice as much carbon as the rest of the world's forests combined. Wetlands, on the other hand, produce massive amounts of carbon when they are drained and destroyed.
It is critical that we promote national and worldwide awareness of wetlands in order to halt their fast decline and boost conservation and restoration efforts. World Wetlands Day is an excellent opportunity to enhance public awareness of these vital ecosystems.
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