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2 February is celebrated as World Wetlands Day every year.  This day also marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February in which year?

2 February is celebrated as World Wetlands Day every year.  This day also marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February in which year? Correct Answer 1971

The correct answer is 1971.

  • 2 February is celebrated as World Wetlands Day every year.
  • It raises global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet.
  • This day also marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar.
  • Wetlands are land areas that are saturated or flooded with water either permanently or seasonally. 

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