Wetlands ecosystems are a natural source of local, regional and global significance. Historically their high level of plant and animal (especially bird) diversity is perhaps the major reason why wetland protection has become a high priority worldwide, supported by international agreements, such as Ramsar Convention and the International Convention of Biological Diversity.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/wetland-management-sustainable-development
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/somen-acharya
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/tarun-adak
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/journal-soil-and-water-conservation
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/wetlands
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/sustainable-development
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/biodiversity
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/legislation
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ecosystems
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ecosystem-services
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/remote-sensing
[12] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/wastewater-recycling
[13] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india