World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day 2026
World Wetlands Day 2026 explores the deep-rooted connections between wetlands and cultural practices, traditions and knowledge systems of communities across the world.
This year’s theme is "Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage."
The global campaign spotlights the timeless role of traditional knowledge in sustaining wetland ecosystems and preserving cultural identity.
Wetlands are land areas that are saturated or flooded with water either permanently or seasonally.
- Inland wetlands: Marshes, lakes, rivers, floodplains, peatlands and swamps
- Coastal wetlands: Saltwater marshes, estuaries, mangroves, lagoons and coral reefs
- Human-made wetlands: Fish ponds, rice paddies and salt pans
Posters and infographics available on the website: Materials - World Wetlands Day.
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Look out for events at your nearest Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
Organised by Ramsar.
About
World Wetlands Day is a United Nations International Day celebrated each year on 2 February to raise awareness about wetlands. This day also marks the anniversary of the Convention on Wetlands, which was adopted as an international treaty in 1971.
World Wetlands Day is open to everyone - from international organizations, governments, wetland practitioners, to children, youth, media, community groups, decision-makers, to all individuals - as these ecosystems are important for us all.