WWF-India’s Post

♦️ What is #Wetland? ✔️ A wetland is a distinct ecosystem that is flooded by water, either permanently or seasonally. ✔️ Wetlands are the most biologically diverse of all ecosystems – and a wide variety of species live in wetlands. ♦️ #Area #under #Wetland ✔️ 4.63% of total geographical area ♦️ What are the #benefits of #wetlands? ✔️ They purify and replenish our water, and provide the fish and rice that feed billions. They serve as a natural sponge against flooding and drought, protect our coastlines and help fight climate change. ✔️ #East #Kolkata #Wetlands, the world's only fully functional organic sewage management system. ✔️ Wetlands can be used for wastewater treatment by municipalities. ✔️ Wetlands can store up to fifty times more carbon compared to rain forests ✔️ There is an international treaty for wetland protection known as the Ramsar Convention. Best, Prashant Srivastava

This year’s #WorldEnvironmentDay #WED2024 focuses on land restoration, #desertification and #drought resilience. Data is available about frequency and #vulnerabilities associated with #droughts in India (like fig below). Question remains if we are using such data, and how better can we do that to improve societal #resilience and to #restore nature? Everyday should be World Environment Day

Did you know the average bath uses upwards of 50 gallons of water? Simple ways to save water during your shower time: 1.         Take shorter showers and avoid baths. 2.         While waiting for the water to heat, place a bucket in the shower and use the leftover water to water plants, flush the toilet, or clean. 3.         Switch to a low-flow shower head. Most shower heads use 4.5 gallons per minute, while low-flow shower heads use 2.5 gallons per minute. 4.         Shower every other day or skip washing your hair daily to cut down on shower time. #savewater #greenhabbit #womenempowerment #sustainabledevelopment #niakansaffron #csr #fairtrade #climatechange #sustainability #drought #persiansaffron

Waking up at 3 a.m. to queue for water from distant sources has long been a daily routine for many Makueni residents. Donkeys carrying heavy loads of water jerricans are a common sight, even in Wote town. Water vendors thrive by charging high prices, particularly during the dry season when rivers run dry. #waterscarcity #water #savewater #climatechange #watercrisis #waterconservation #cleanwater #waterislife #sustainability #waterpollution #globalwarming #environment #freshwater #drought #watermanagement #didyouknowfacts #waterforall #nature #groundwater #waterresources #sdg #climatecrisis #waterissues #climatechangeisreal #waterawareness #worldwaterday #watersustainability #watercycle

WETLANDS AND LIFE OF THE PEOPLE AROUND IT What are Wetlands?🤔 Ecosystems in which water is the primary factor for controlling the surrounding environment. How would we get benefitted from them?🤷 --- Tourist spots --- Giant Sponges or Reservoirs --- Purify water & home to wide variety of plants, animals and birds --- Absorbs carbon and stores 50 times more carbon than rainforest. Surprising isn't it?😦 --- Heavy rains? Wetlands will absorb all excess water --- Coastal areas? Protects from storm surges Types of wetlands Rivers, Marshes, Bogs, Mangroves, Mudflats, Ponds, Swamps, Billabongs, Lagoons, Lakes and Floodplains. Every year 2nd February is celebrated as World Wetlands Day. Why to bother protecting Wetlands?🙄 Bengaluru Water Scarcity and Chennai Floods are two good examples for the problems that one would face if failed to protect these wetlands. Are there any wetlands in your city? If yes then takes initiatives to protect them so that they can protect you. Please read the news articles given below: https://lnkd.in/dYxQTccg https://lnkd.in/du_sEfbE Photo Credit: UN Biodiversity

The invaluable natural assets of mangroves provide defence against flooding. The root system of mangrove trees slows down the flow of water and provides coastal defence. The roots of these trees are dense and able to trap sediments which makes coastal areas less prone to floods. These trees help in the enhancement of biodiversity. Preserving and restoring the mangrove ecosystem is important for the sustainability of coastal environments and communities. Planting and retaining mangroves will help to protect coastlines from storms, surges and flooding.

Dilasa Janvikas Pratishthan & SBI Foundation Celebrate Environment Day 🌿 In celebration of this year's Environment Day theme, "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience," our watershed initiative in collaboration with SBI Foundation has made a significant impact by creating 20 new check dams and rejuvenating 6 existing ones in Latur and Dharashiv districts of Maharashtra. This initiative is crucial for land restoration and preventing drought for farmers. During the last monsoon, all check dams were filled with water, directly benefiting over 1,800 farmers and indirectly impacting 10,000 residents. These check dams play a vital role in preventing flooding, soil erosion, desertification, and land degradation. Last monsoon, the dams stored 18 crore liters of water, which has been instrumental for farmers during the summer season and in regulating the temperature in surrounding villages. Mohsin J Ahmed pravin nikam SBI Foundation #GenerationRestoration #OurLand #SBIFoundation #DJVP #SBIGramSeva

Everytime heavy fires in the forests of Galiyat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. Killing #trees , #forests, natural habitat including various #wildlife. It's damaging for the beauty and most importantly the environment and #climate. Slowly the lush green #mountains are turning arid, due to such devastating situations. Causing landslides, flooding and warming. No action to stop this? Need justice! #Galiyat #KhyberPakhtunkhwa #climatejustice #climatecrisis #savetheplanet #savetrees #savewildlife #environmentalprotection #environmentalsustainability #landslides #nature

Drought affects us all, but through eco-friendly practices and investment in water-saving technologies, we're empowering communities to thrive despite these challenges. Let's continue to work together towards a resilient and sustainable future for all. 🌍💙 #DroughtResilience #WaterConservation #SustainabilityEfforts #ecwmpl #aarishtalks #greenleadership #droughtaffects

CULTIVATE ... TAKE CARE OF PASTURES AND TREES ... cover the soil with adapted vegetation ... AND HARVEST WATER ... healthy rivers, soils, plants and animals ... #regenerativeagriculture #generationrestoration #4p1000initiative #onlyoneearth #holisticmanagement #fornature #naturebasedsolutions #sustainability #climatechange #landuse #biodiversity #agriculture #ecosystemservices #environment #conservation #health #healthyfood #sustainable #agroforestry #agribusiness #agriculturaregenerativa