World Wetlands Day 2026 marked at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary on traditional knowledge theme
The Environment Ministry marked World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2026 with an event at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Delhi, on the theme 'Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage'.
Summary
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change marked World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2026 with an event at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary in Delhi on the theme 'Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage'. Minister Bhupender Yadav said wetlands nurture communities, culture and livelihoods as well as ecosystems, and that India has put communities and culture at the centre of wetland conservation. Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh, addressing the event, said wetland conservation must become a people's movement.
Key facts
- Date
- 2 February 2026
- Venue
- Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Delhi
- Theme
- Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage
- Speakers
- Bhupender Yadav (message on X), MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the theme of World Wetlands Day 2026, as marked by the Environment Ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage
The 2026 theme was 'Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage'.
Where did the Environment Ministry hold its World Wetlands Day event on 2 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
The event was organised at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary in Delhi.