Liputan6.com, Jakarta – Do you know what important moment there will be on February 2 2024? February 2, which falls today, is an important international commemoration, namely World Wetlands Day.
Apart from that, on February 2 2024 there will be several other important moments. The following is a list of warnings that fall on February 2, as reported by National TodayFriday (2/2/2024).
1. World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day is celebrated every 2 February every year. The purpose of this commemoration is to recognize and celebrate the importance of wetlands to the world, and the diversity of life they support.
Realizing this, the UN decided to officially establish World Wetlands Day on the day commemorated by environmental activists, namely February 2.
Wetlands can be very small or very large areas where the soil is saturated with water throughout the year.
Wetlands are one of the most misunderstood ecosystems. Wetlands have a lot of biodiversity, and a large number of animals, plants and birds live there.
Apart from that, it is also very useful, including preventing soil erosion and providing protection against flooding. February 2 also marks the date of adoption of the Wetlands Convention in the city of Ramsar, Iran.