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 ...

The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) has made commendable efforts by suspending the consideration and issuance of project approvals in critical wetland ecosystems. However ...

Wetland ecosystems are vital to a thriving, resilient and inclusive economy. The global value of wetland ecosystem services for human health, wellbeing and security is estimated to be $47.4 trillion a ...

Various institutions underscored the need to protect and conserve the precious and essential wetlands ecosystems during the World Wetlands Day (WWD) 2025. Leading the country’s celebration of ...

Wetland ecosystems play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, particularly for migratory waterfowl. These habitats provide essential food resources and breeding grounds for various bird ...

Overall, this Research Topic provides a synthesis of plant and microbial communities, vegetation, and ecosystem functions of wetlands (including inland lakes, freshwater marshes, mountain wetlands and ...

Approximately 4.86% of India’s land area is covered by wetlands – ecosystems that are often referred to as the “Earth’s kidneys” because they are crucial for maintaining an ecological ...

The Pantanal is the largest tropical wetland in the world, located primarily in Brazil, with portions extending into Bolivia and Paraguay. This unique ecosystem is characterized by its rich ...

MARGAO: To mark World Wetlands Day 2025, the Chicalim Youth Farmers Club (CYFC) orchestrated an educational programme exploring the vital pond ecosystems of Chicalim recently. The event, which aligned ...