How can we save our wetlands?

Wetlands play a vital role for people and the planet, providing a habitat for thousands of species and ecosystem services to coastal communities around the world. And yet, we’re losing them at a staggering rate – more than three times faster than forests, according to UNEP. Almost 90% of the world’s wetlands have been degraded in the last three centuries alone. Ahead of #WorldWetlandsDay 2024, we’ll ve gathered three experts for a GLF Live to help us understand the importance of wetlands, the challenges they face and the restoration work being done to keep these vital ecosystems thriving for future generations. Join us on 1 February at 10:00 UTC for a conversation with Musonda Mumba, the Secretary General of the Convention on Wetlands, and Daniel Murdiyarso, Principal Scientist at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), moderated by marine conservationist and a community manager, Camille Rivera. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SvbgG8 #WWD2024 #WetlandsandHumanWellbeing #ThinkLandscape