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India’s plan for saving wetlands—like lakes, ponds, and marshes—was agreed upon by countries from all over the world at a major meeting in Zimbabwe.
Wetlands are special places where many birds, animals, and plants live. At the Ramsar Convention, 172 contracting parties decided to support India’s idea to protect wetlands by encouraging everyone to live in ways that help nature and use resources wisely.
The plan asks people and governments to make choices that are good for the planet—such as saving water and reducing waste. It also suggests working together and spreading awareness so more people understand why wetlands are important. The Environment Minister of India, Bhupender Yadav, said that millions of people in India are already helping to protect wetlands and that the country has mapped and marked many wetlands for better care.
The Ramsar Convention is an international promise made by many countries to look after wetlands. India’s new plan will help countries work together so wetlands can stay healthy for people, animals, and the planet.