Short description: In the 50 years since the Convention on Wetlands was founded, we have learned much more about the importance of Wetlands for water, disaster risk reduction, mitigating climate change, supporting biodiversity, and providing livelihoods. Yet, despite our increased knowledge of the value and importance of Wetlands, they continue to be lost at an alarming rate. Key to ensuring their protection and wise use is creating broader understanding of the important role of Wetlands in sustaining life on our planet.
