World Wetland Day
•Download as PPTX, PDF•
7 likes•4,240 views
The document discusses World Wetland Day, which is celebrated annually on February 2nd. It provides background on the Ramsar Convention, which established protections for wetlands of international importance. Wetlands provide numerous benefits, including water purification, flood control, biodiversity, and carbon storage. However, many wetlands have been lost due to activities like agriculture, fishing, and pollution. The document advocates educating communities and taking steps to preserve remaining wetlands, such as by planting native species and avoiding development in wetland areas. It highlights some important wetlands in India and efforts to raise awareness and sustainably manage wetlands going forward.
More Related Content
What's hot
What's hot (20)
Similar to World Wetland Day
Similar to World Wetland Day (20)
Recently uploaded
Recently uploaded (20)
World Wetland Day
- 1. WORLD WETLAND DAY An attempt to save the saviour of life on earth ABHILASHA TRIPATHI M.Tech. Environmental Engg. And Mgmt. (II yr) CPEE, P.U.
- 2. Historical overview Celebrated as an anniversary of Ramsar convention held at Ramsar, Iran on 2 Feb 1971. Hosted by: Iranian Department of Environment Came into force on December 21,1975 World Wetland Day was first celebrated in 1997. Includes over 2,000 Sites all around the world. Presently there are 168 contracting parties. Organised in order to keep a check on the abrupt loss of wetlands. In twentieth century almost 50% of wetlands are already lost.
- 3. What is a wetland?? A wetland is a land area that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such that it takes on the characteristics of a distinct ecosystem. Depth is generally not more than six metres at low tide. Ecotone between terrestrial and aquatic eco-systems. According to WWF-India, wetlands are one of the most threatened of all ecosystems in India.
- 4. What wetlands do to us?? Nutrient Retention: Wetlands cycle both sediments and nutrients balancing terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Retain water during dry periods, thus keeping the water table high and relatively stable. Vital role in water cycle: Capturing and holding rainfall and snowmelt, retai ning sediments. Water purification: The groundwater that humans depend on for drinking and other uses is cleaned and purified by wetlands – bogs, marshes, swamps, and other wetland areas actually make our water drinkable.
- 5. They trap 20% of all carbon emissions naturally. A barrier to erosion: They slow down floodwaters, they help stop erosion on beaches and riverbanks, and they make local weather patterns less extreme. Treasure of biodiversity: Wetlands host a variety of habitats, diversity of life as well as some threatened and endangered species. Wetlands are vital to fish and the angler community Wetlands also provide: Fuel wood Salt (produced by evaporating seawater) Animal fodder Traditional medicines (e.g. from mangrove bark)
- 6. What's going wrong ?? Over fishing Dam formation Introduction of invasive alien species Drowning of mangrove species due to rise of sea level. Inflow of agricultural fertilizers and pesticides Dumping of industrial wastes Exploitation of mangrove forest for food , fuel, etc.
- 7. In Vietnam and other parts of the Mekong region, many wetlands have been converted to rice paddies
- 8. How can we save the dwindling of wetlands?? The foremost tool EDUCATION: Educating and mobilising local communities. Report illegal activity such as filling, clearing, or dumping in wetlands to government authorities. Plant native species of trees, shrubs, and flowers to preserve the ecological balance of local wetlands.
- 9. Avoid wetlands for residential expansion. Avoid spraying chemicals on plantation on rainy days. Use phosphate-free laundry and dishwasher detergents. Pick up all litter and dispose in appropriate trash containers. Use paper and recycled products made from unbleached paper. Reduce, reuse and recycle household items and waste.
- 10. Treasures of our nation There are 26 Ramsar sites in India. Chilika lake and Keoladeo National park are the oldest recognised Ramsar sites back in 1981. Chilika lake is the largest wetland by area 1165 Km2.
- 11. CHILIKA LAKE
- 12. VEMBANAD WETLAND
- 13. SAMBHAR WETLAND
- 15. KALIVELI WETLAND
- 16. OUSTERI LAKE
- 17. LLANOS DE MOXOS WETLAND • Largest protected wetland was announced by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
- 18. • World’s largest tropical wetland . • Lying mostly in Western Brazil but extending into Bolivia and Paraguay. • Famous for its wildlife. • Brazil’s major tourist draw PANTANAL WETLAND
- 20. Efforts to save and boost them in 2015 Raising awareness to know the wetland values. Sustainable management for future generations. Development of downloadable study material for the wetland day 2015, such as lucrative hand-outs, posters, factsheets, etc. by Ramsar Convention Secretariat’s World Wetlands Day 2015 website. Ramsar Convention Secretariat is also conducting a photographic competition for the 15 to 24 year olds. Winner will get a chance to win a flight to the famous wetland of there choice.
- 21. CONFERENCE OF PARTIES 12th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP12) that will take place in Punta del Este, Uruguay, from 1 to 9 June 2015
Editor's Notes
- Now the government agencies, NGOs and community groups celebrate World Wetlands Day by undertaking actions to raise public awareness of wetland values and benefits and promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
- Loss of vegetation, salinization, excessive inundation, water pollution, invasive species, excessive development and road building, have all damaged the country’s wetlands. It may be natural or artificial genrally has a depth not more than 6 m.
- If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.
- It is currently threatened by encroachment from agricultural fields, wildlife poaching, loss of the surrounding forests, and increased commercial prawn farming.
- River otter