Wetlands, Culture and China's Conservation Action Plan

Wetlands, culture and China's conservation action plan

February 2 marks the 30th World Wetlands Day. The 2026 theme, "Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage," highlights the deep connections between wetlands and the cultural practices, livelihoods and knowledge systems of communities

World Wetlands Day: Integrating traditional knowledge in sustaining wetland ecosystems - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

On Monday, February 2, World Wetlands Day 2026 is being observed across the globe under the theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage.” This year’s theme highlights the enduring role of indigenous and traditional knowledge systems in sustaining wetland ecosystems while preserving cultural identity and livelihoods that have evolved alongside them for generations. CITES Secretary-General, Ivonne Higuero, and Mahmood …

World Wetlands Day 2026: NI Water highlights the hidden value of Northern Ireland’s wetland heritage

Wetlands at Dungonnell Dam in the Antrim hills. Northern Ireland’s rich network of wetlands is being celebrated this week as World Wetlands Day is marked across the globe on 2 February, with this year’s theme focusing on ‘Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Heritage’. Closer to home, NI Water is using the international awareness day to highlight the vital role wetlands play in supporting biodiversity, protecting water quality and saf…

Biological Park Marks World Wetlands Day with Awareness Drives

Sri Vijaya Puram, Feb. 2: The Biological Park, Chidiyatapu celebrated World Wetlands Day 2026 through a series of awareness activities conducted in line with the official theme, highlighting the importance of traditional knowledge in wetland conservation. A beach cleaning drive was organized with the active participation of students of Primary School, Chidiyatapu, their teachers, and staff of the Biological Park, promoting responsible environmen…

World Wetlands Day 2026: Integrating Traditional Knowledge for Climate Resilience

Santuario de la Naturaleza Humedal Río Maipo. Image Courtesy of Fundacion Cosmos Observed annually on February 2, World Wetlands Day marks the adoption of the Ramsar Convention in 1971 and provides an international framework for recognizing the role of wetlands in environmental protection and sustainable development. The 2026 edition is held under the theme "Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage," drawing attention to…