Celebrating mangroves on World Wetlands Day

Celebrating mangroves on World Wetlands Day

Per WWF, around 300-400 million people world-over depend on wetlands for their livelihoods or protection against floods and other storms. By Tejashree Joshi,  Biodiversity Hotspots Wetlands are an integral part of Earth’s ecosystem. They host several biodiverse floral and faunal species, have an immense capacity to sequester carbon, and purify water, hence combatting the ravages … Read more

Preserving wetlands vital for conserving biodiversity: Experts

Preserving wetlands vital for conserving biodiversity: Experts

Wetlands need to be prudently managed and conserved so that the next generation gets adequate and quality water. Addressing the occasion of World Wetlands Day, many environmental experts have stressed the role that wetlands play in sustaining biodiversity, Indian Express reported. Dr TV Ramachandra from the Centre for Ecological Science at the Indian Institute of … Read more