Ramsar wetlands are designated sites of importance across the globe. The Ramsar Convention was established in 1971 by UNESCO to help establish these areas that provide important ecosystem services. The convention includes measures to aid in protecting the sites, wetlands aid in freshwater filtration, provide flood control, habitats for animals. Groundwater recharge and climate change mitigation.
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