Recognizing the value of wetlands and taking cognizance of the fact that there does not yet exist a formal system for conservation and management and wise-use of wetlands, the National Environment Policy (NEP), 2006 seeks to set up a legally enforceable regulatory mechanism for identified valuable

The environment policy for Kerala released recently by State Environment Department focuses on conservation

To conserve biodiversity, considerable efforts have been focused on preserving pristine environments, such as wilderness, where human activities are minimal. However, biodiversity conservation also involves human-influenced areas, such as socio-ecological

Wetlands contribute to the livelihoods of millions of people but are threatened due to population pressure, unsustainable agriculture, exploitation of resources and upstream diversions of water. IWMI works to increase knowledge on the global extent of wetlands, the natural services they provide and how they can
be used sustainably to reduce poverty in local communities.