 Every second of February has been set aside as the World Wetlands Day. However, this year is the first time it is observed as a United Nations International Day. This year's celebration, with the theme Wetlands Action for People and Nature, focuses on the importance of actions that ensure wetlands are conserved and sustainably used. Plus, TV Africa and Gozika, or HSC, gives us a background report. Wetlands are regions where water covers the soil for an extended period of time. The prolonged presence of water produces ideal conditions for the growth of highly adapted plants and species. They play a critical role in maintaining natural cycles and supporting a wide range of biodiversity. However, over the years, wetlands have been lost to human activities. Homes, drainage and roads are taking the place of wetlands. This year's theme focuses on the action for people and nature. It's an appeal to all segments of society to save the wetlands from disappearing and to restore the degraded ones. Through campaigns, they need to invest capital into sustaining wetlands political will and civil support. Experts believe the destruction of wetlands and creating landfills or real except projects over them destroys all the ecologically sensitive functions they perform. Hence, they need to act now. For Plus TV Africa, Gozika or HSC. So you get notified about fresh news updates.