World Wetlands Day 2026
Date and Time: Sun, Feb 2, 2026 · All day
Location: Global event
Format and Highlights:
- Duration: All day
- Format: In person (global activities)
About This Event: World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on February 2 to raise awareness of the importance of wetlands for humanity and the planet. This date commemorates the signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran. The 2026 theme is “Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage.”
Wetlands are critical ecosystems that provide essential services including water filtration, flood control, climate regulation, and support for biodiversity. They include both freshwater and marine and coastal ecosystems such as marshes, swamps, mangroves, estuaries, salt marshes, and coral reefs. More than one billion people across the world depend on wetlands for their livelihoods.
Communities, organizations, and individuals worldwide participate in activities like wetland clean-ups, educational workshops, guided tours, and social media campaigns to promote wetland conservation and protection.
What to Expect:
- Global awareness campaigns highlighting wetland importance
- Local community events including clean-ups and educational workshops
- Focus on coastal and marine wetlands including mangroves and estuaries
- Recognition of traditional knowledge in wetland stewardship
- Youth engagement through photo contests and educational programs
Contact or Registration: https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/