Tรผrkiye has lost wetlands covering an area equivalent to approximately 1.5 times the size of the Sea of Marmara over the past 60 years, which a development expert says is significantly increasing drought risk, accelerating biodiversity loss and undermining efforts to combat climate change.
The findings come as World Wetlands Day is observed on Feb. 2, an annual event aimed at raising global awareness of the ecological, cultural and economic importance of wetlands. The day has been marked internationally since 1997 and was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2021.
Wetlands are among the worldโs most productive ecosystems, playing a central role in regulating water cycles, storing carbon and supporting biodiversity. Despite their importance, they are disappearing rapidly.
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