Archana Chaudhary

Archana Chaudhary
Prioritise conserving peri-urban wetlands
Study reveals a decline in wetland areas, notably in peri-urban zones, driven by changing land use patterns Posted on 11 Nov, 2023 04:54 PM

Wetlands are multi-functional landscapes between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems that provide habitat for wildlife, support groundwater recharge, moderate climate, control flooding, and fulfil the livelihood of communities. Covering nearly 12% of the global area, these contribute significantly to ecosystem services, sustaining human well-being.

Wetland ecosystem's health is significantly correlated with land transformation (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
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