World Wetlands Day 2025

Sunday February 2

Happy World Wetlands Day! 

World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on 2 February to raise awareness about wetlands. This day also marks the anniversary of the Convention on Wetlands, which was adopted as an international treaty in 1971. Wetlands are critical ecosystems which provide numerous functions, benefits, and services. However, globally, they are in decline due to rising anthropogenic pressures. Canada is home to approximately 25% of the world’s wetlands and therefore, plays a large role in the conservation of these ecosystems.

The theme for 2025 is "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future"

To learn more about these critical ecosystems, and their many ecological functions, benefits, and services, please visit the following website: About - WorldWetlandsDay. We hope that you take some time today to appreciate these marvellous ecosystems!