World Wetlands Day 2026 – Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage

Event Title: World Wetlands Day 2026 – Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage
Event URL: https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/
Event Date: 2 February 2026 (Monday)
Location: Global / Virtual + Local community events (online resources via the official site)

World Wetlands Day 2026 explores the deep-rooted connections between wetlands and traditional knowledge systems, celebrating cultural heritage and the timeless role of community-based stewardship in sustaining wetland ecosystems.

World Wetlands Day, observed annually on 2 February to mark the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971, is a global awareness day highlighting the critical ecological, climatic and cultural roles of wetlands. For 2026, the theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage” spotlights how generations of traditional and indigenous practices have sustained wetland landscapes and shaped local identities. This campaign invites communities, educators, policymakers and conservation professionals to share stories, host events, and amplify the vital importance of wetlands for nature and people.

Organiser: Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar Convention)
Who Should Attend: Sustainability professionals, NGOs, educators, policymakers, community groups, students, and anyone committed to nature and climate resilience.Visit the official World Wetlands Day website for event toolkits, campaign graphics, pledge activities, educational materials and ideas for local celebrations.