World Wetlands Day 2024: 2 February

Current Context: World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on 2nd February. The day commemorates the signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971.

• The aim of this day is to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and the planet.
• The theme for World Wetlands Day 2024 is 'Wetlands and Human Wellbeing’.
• This theme highlights the linkages between people, culture, and nature. 
• It emphasizes that we need healthy wetlands for our planet, and for our wellbeing.
• Various events are organized worldwide to celebrate this day.
• For instance, the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ramsar Convention Secretariat and the Italian Ministry for Environment and Energy Security, will host the World Wetlands Day celebration event on 2nd February 2024.

Question:

Q.1 When is World Wetlands Day celebrated?
a. 1st February
b. 2nd February
c. 3rd February
d. 4th February