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 ...

A type of wetland that provides an incredible carbon-storing capacity. This could be an excellent way to describe a peatland. Found in practically every climate zone in the world, this type of ...

This move highlights Tamil Nadu's lead with 20 Ramsar sites and marks the first Ramsar sites for Sikkim and Jharkhand, underscoring the country's commitment to wetland conservation. A Ramsar site ...

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 ...

Mayibuye Primary School Principal Kgabo Rammutla, QLTC Chairperson Develd Monyai, Ward 110 Councillor Angie Mphaho, Midrand PCO Field Worker Kaizer Komane, ANC Greater Midrand Zone 15 Chairperson ...

A new European Wetland Map shows Europe’s peatlands, floodplains and coastal wetlands more comprehensively than ever before in one map. Compiled from about 200 data sources, this map informs policy ...

Private sector investment in the wetlands is abysmally low. Foundations and governments are the primary sources of capital in the space so far. The private sector has not stepped up to the extent ...

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 ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Bar-headed geese, which migrate from the Tibetan plateau and parts of Central Asia to spend winter months in ...

As we celebrate World Wetlands Day 2025, (Sunday, February 2) under the theme “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future”, we recognize wetlands' critical role in sustaining biodiversity, human ...

As we mark World Wetlands Day 2025 under the theme "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future," we shine a spotlight on these vital landscapes and their role in securing a future where both people and ...

World Wetlands Day raises awareness about the importance of wetlands in supporting biodiversity, regulating water cycles, mitigating climate change, preventing flooding, and ensuring food security, ...