Ramsar Wetland Sites in India: Important from exam point of view

Learn this list of Ramsar Wetlands for your exam

What is the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands?

• It is an intergovernmental treaty that provides for protection and conservation of wetlands and their resources.

• It provides a framework for national action and international cooperation for the above.

When and where was it adopted?

It was adopted in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran and came into force in 1975. It is the only global treaty to deal with a particular ecosystem.

World Wetlands Day is observed on 2nd February ever year.

Current Status

• Today, there are more than 2,200 Ramsar Sites all around the world. 169 countries are a part of this convention.

• United Kingdom has the maximum number of sites.

• Bolivia has the largest area under protection through this convention.

• The largest sites are Ngiri-Tumba-Maindombe in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Queen Maud Gulf in Canada.

• Ramsar is not affiliated with the United Nations system of Multilateral Environmental Agreements.

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List of Ramsar Sites in India- (It is a very important list from an exam point of view)

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