World Wetlands Day

WORLD WETLANDS DAY 2016

Ques: When did the World Wetlands Day is observed?

(a) 1 February
(b) 2 February
(c) 3 February
(d) 15 February

Ans (b)

Related facts:

  • On 2 February, 2016 the World Wetlands Day was observed.
  • The theme of World Wetlands Day this year is Wetlands for our Future – Sustainable Livelihoods.
  • It is celebrated every year across the globe to mark the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands in the city of Ramsar in Iran in 1971.
  • It is celebrated to promote, create awareness and ensure positive and affirmative action for conservation of wetlands.

Reference:

http://www.ramsar.org/activity/world-wetlands-day-2016

http://www.worldwetlandsday.org/