{"id":21319,"date":"2024-01-06T06:17:46","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T06:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=21319"},"modified":"2024-01-29T06:47:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T06:47:31","slug":"what-is-wetland-explain-the-ramsar-concept-of-wise-use-in-the-context-of-wetland-conservation-cite-two-examples-of-ramsar-sites-from-india-150-words-10-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-wetland-explain-the-ramsar-concept-of-wise-use-in-the-context-of-wetland-conservation-cite-two-examples-of-ramsar-sites-from-india-150-words-10-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"What is wetland? Explain the Ramsar concept of \u2018wise use\u2019 in the context of wetland conservation. Cite two examples of Ramsar sites from India. (150 Words 10 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Wetlands are vital ecosystems characterized by the presence of water, influencing the soil, flora, and fauna within them. These areas, which can be transitional or permanent, encompass a variety of habitats such as marshes, swamps, bogs, and mangroves. They play pivotal roles in regulating water flow, filtering pollutants, and providing habitats for countless species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ramsar Convention, established in 1971, aims to conserve and sustainably use wetlands. Central to this initiative is the concept of &#8216;wise use,&#8217; emphasizing the need to maintain the ecological character of wetlands while allowing for their sustainable utilization. This approach ensures that human activities do not degrade the essential functions of these ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India, a signatory to the Ramsar Convention, has designated several Ramsar sites. Two prominent examples include the Chilika Lake in Odisha, the largest coastal lagoon in India, and the Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan, renowned for its avian diversity. These sites highlight India&#8217;s commitment to conserving its invaluable wetland ecosystems through the principles of &#8216;wise use.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags:<\/strong> Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d4e7b72fd80\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-wetland-explain-the-ramsar-concept-of-wise-use-in-the-context-of-wetland-conservation-cite-two-examples-of-ramsar-sites-from-india-150-words-10-marks\/#Decoding_the_Question\" title=\"Decoding the Question: &nbsp;&nbsp;\">Decoding the Question: &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-wetland-explain-the-ramsar-concept-of-wise-use-in-the-context-of-wetland-conservation-cite-two-examples-of-ramsar-sites-from-india-150-words-10-marks\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer: &nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer: &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-wetland-explain-the-ramsar-concept-of-wise-use-in-the-context-of-wetland-conservation-cite-two-examples-of-ramsar-sites-from-india-150-words-10-marks\/#The_practical_applications_of_%E2%80%9CWise_Use%E2%80%9D_concept_are_as_follows\" title=\"The practical applications of \u201cWise Use\u201d concept are as follows:&nbsp;\">The practical applications of \u201cWise Use\u201d concept are as follows:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-wetland-explain-the-ramsar-concept-of-wise-use-in-the-context-of-wetland-conservation-cite-two-examples-of-ramsar-sites-from-india-150-words-10-marks\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-wetland-explain-the-ramsar-concept-of-wise-use-in-the-context-of-wetland-conservation-cite-two-examples-of-ramsar-sites-from-india-150-words-10-marks\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-wetland-explain-the-ramsar-concept-of-wise-use-in-the-context-of-wetland-conservation-cite-two-examples-of-ramsar-sites-from-india-150-words-10-marks\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question: <\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In the introduction, define<\/strong> wetlands.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>In Body,&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Write in brief about wetland conservation and the <strong>Ramsar Convention.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>After this, explain the concept of \u2018wise use\u2019.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Give two examples of Ramsar sites from India and discuss them in brief.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer: <\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wetlands are ecotones between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. They periodically get inundated with water. They support a flourishing community of aquatic organisms including frogs and other amphibians. Swamps, marshes and mangroves are examples of wetlands.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ramsar Convention (Convention on Wetlands) <\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Concept of \u2018Wise Use\u2019: <\/strong>&nbsp;According to Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, \u2018Wise use\u2019 of wetlands is the maintenance of their ecological character, achieved through the implementation of ecosystem approaches, within the spirit of sustainable development. \u2018Wise Use\u2019 guidelines encourage Contracting Parties to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>adopt national wetland policies with legislations and institutional arrangements to deal with wetland;&nbsp;<\/li><li>develop programs of wetland inventory, monitoring, research, training, education and public awareness; and&nbsp;<\/li><li>take actions involving the development of integrated management plans covering every aspect of the wetlands and their relationships with their catchments.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_practical_applications_of_%E2%80%9CWise_Use%E2%80%9D_concept_are_as_follows\"><\/span><strong>The practical applications of \u201cWise Use\u201d concept are as follows:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Use of Water: <\/strong>Farmers in wetland regions require freshwater for cultivation of paddy, fruits and vegetables. But, it should not lead to overexploitation of freshwater else wetland\u2019s regenerative capacity will suffer. Fish, reptiles and amphibians will die. Therefore, the Government may impose legal \u2018upper limits \/ ceiling\u2019 on water use.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Use of Land<\/strong>: Wetlands purify air and water, they moderate adverse weather impacts and thus protect human health. However, mining, infrastructure and transportation services harm wetlands, and thereby indirectly harm human health. Hence, the \u2018land\u2019 of wetland should be generally not used for such activities.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Use of Biomass:<\/strong> Fishing is one of the primary occupations of people in Wetland areas. But excessive fishing, especially during the reproduction season will harm wetland\u2019s food web. Hence, the government may impose restrictions and encourage aquaculture and \u2018rice-fish\u2019 management practices.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ramsar sites from India:<\/strong> Currently India has75 wetlands under Ramsar convention and its significance and importance can be conserved only by its wise use. The important Ramsar sites are: Chilika lake (Odisha), Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan), Loktak Lake (Manipur), Ashtamudi Wetland (Kerala) etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/XzYxlj_S4T-ogFbv6hLprXpm1QTJPPQQ80JE2399WTFRuoz0jEkZ0BEisMCRQbS0xVdU6xscsCEgJmi_xj0ZAdsnVCjAedb7DMhYOqDF56U9bkq4okLicvvv5nL2mYp2FxbnMrzczq5oCqHKMVv6XX0\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wetlands are very significant from ecological, economic, social, and disaster management point of view. They play a very significant role in countries&#8217; ecosystem health, disaster proofing of urban areas especially urban areas when they face flash flood, storm surges, etc. Therefore, wetlands need to be conserved by managing and applying a sustainable development approach and its strict wise use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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