February 2 is an important day in the environmental calendar as it marks World Wetlands Day. This day aims to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and the planet.

This year, the World Wetlands Day was celebrated under the theme, “It’s time for wetlands restoration”, which highlights the urgent need to prioritise wetland restoration and calls on an entire generation to take steps to revive and restore degraded wetlands. Wetlands have numerous important benefits...