Call For States To Nominate Wetlands As New Ramsar Sites

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State governments are encouraged to nominate wetlands as new Ramsar sites, said Minister of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
He also called on Ramsar site managers in the country to step up their management activities in line with the objectives of the Ramsar Convention.
Malaysia ratified the Ramsar Convention on March 10, 1995, so named after the city of Ramsar in Iran, where the convention was signed in 1971.
As many as seven wetlands in Malaysia have been recognised as Ramsar sites.
They are Tasek Bera in Pahang; Tanjung Piai, Pulau Kukup, and Sungai Pulai in Johor; Kuching Wetlands National Park in Sarawak; Lower Kinabatangan - Segama Wetlands; as well as Kota Kinabalu Wetlands in Sabah.
In his message in conjunction with World Wetlands Day 2023 today, themed “It’s Time For Wetland Restoration”, Nik Nazmi said the wetland ecosystem plays an important and natural role in food security and climate stability.
He added that wetlands also function as a wave breaker, reduce the effects of floods, trap rubbish, and are a habitat for flora and fauna including endangered species.
“I’m counting on the cooperation of all parties to ensure that our wetland ecosystem remains preserved.
Minister of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad“This is the time to strengthen our efforts, encourage the involvement of the local community, and mobilise solutions towards protecting and conserving wetland ecosystems for the wellbeing of present and future generations,” he said.
- Bernama

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