Wetlands are superheroes in tackling climate change. Peatland, a key category of wetlands, covers only about 3% of the world’s total surface area but holds 30% of all natural carbon, almost ...

Wetlands are ecosystems, in which water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. A broad definition of wetlands includes both freshwater and ...

February 2 is annually marked as World Wetlands Day to spread awareness about conserving one of the most critical ecosystems on the planet. This year, the theme was “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common ...

The goal of the Alberta Wetland Policy is to conserve, restore, protect and manage Alberta's wetlands to sustain the benefits they provide to the environment, society and economy. To achieve this goal ...

Wetlands outside the Adirondack Park will be more stringently protected under new regulations that went into effect Jan. 1, while Adirondack Park Agency staff continues to review whether a 2022 law ...

New research has revealed the unique ecological role of coastal wetlands in the face of rising sea levels, capturing carbon, adjusting their soil elevation and protecting the coastline. Ms.

World Wetlands Day 2025: Celebrated on February 2 every year, World Wetlands Day emphasises the essential role wetlands play in sustaining life and maintaining a healthy environment. These ecosystems ...

2nd February 2025 Greifswald/Aarhus/Helsinki - On time for World Wetlands Day, the European Wetland Map (‘EWM’) significantly enhances knowledge of wetlands across Europe by locating ...

In line with the recent celebration of International World Wetlands Day 2025, which was observed globally under the theme "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future," it is crucial for Uganda to ...

World wetland day has been celebrated in Cyprus to mark the importance of its restoration and increase awareness of these ecologically sensitive areas. On Monday approximately 110 students from ...

This World Wetlands Day, we're looking at the contributions of young people in 'Protecting Wetlands for our Common Future'. Meet Nolani! Hailing from Samoa and Fiji, Nolani is a Pacific Youth Wetlands ...

The Environment Court has ruled against New Zealand Watermelon Distributors Limited's Paul Martin Harvey for causing environmental damage to the Kaimaumau-Motutangi Wetland. Photo / Northland ...