Explanation:

Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

• International treaty for “the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands”.
• It is also known as the Convention on Wetlands.
• It is named after the city of Ramsar in Iran.
• The Convention was signed on 2^nd of February 1971 and came into force in 1975
• The 2^nd of February each year is World Wetlands Day.

Under the Convention, the Contracting Parties commit to:

• Work towards the wise use of all their wetlands;
• Designate suitable wetlands for the List of Wetlands of International Importance (the “Ramsar List”) and ensure their effective management;
• Cooperate internationally on trans boundary wetlands, shared wetland systems and shared species.

Ramsar Site

• At the time of joining the Convention, each Contracting Party undertakes to designate at least one wetland site for inclusion in the List of Wetlands of International Importance.