Recently, there has been addition of 5 more Indian sites in Ramsar list i.e. three from Tamil Nadu, one from Mizoram and one from Madhya Pradesh. Including these 5 recently added now makes the total of 54 such sites from the country.
Three wetlands in Tamil Nadu — Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest and Pichavaram Mangrove ,Pala wetland in Mizoram and Sakhya Sagar in Madhya Pradesh are newly added to Ramsar list.
So, let’s know what is Ramsar site and it’s importance
Ramsar site is the wetland of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. These are unique rare wetlands and are rich in biolgical heritage and diversity.
The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands. It is named after the Iranian city of Ramsar, on the Caspian Sea, where the treaty was signed on February 2, 1971.
The aim is to develop and maintain an international network of wetlands which are important for the conservation of global biological diversity and for sustaining human life through the maintenance of their ecosystem components.
Wetlands play a crucial role in maintaining many natural cycles and supporting a wide range of biodiversity. They also purify and replenish the water. They serve as a natural sponge against flooding and drought, protect our coastlines and fight climate change.
Through Ramsar Convention we aim to save our wetlands and to conserve them and bring it to wise use efficiently.
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