Wetland conservation in Chure

Haphazard construction of physical infrastructures is a key reason for wetland loss.

Wetlands are a biodiversity hotspot and lifeline to many species of fauna and flora. A wetland is an ecosystem and provides drinking water to humans, irrigation water to farmers and habitats to mammals, birds, reptiles, fishes, herpetofauna and many others. Wetlands are also attractive destinations for tourists. People visit wetlands for entertainment activities including boating, swimming and photography. Poor and marginalised people live in and around the wetlands in developing countries like Nepal. They depend on wetland resources for their basic livelihoods. Wetlands also have additional value to climate change adaptation and play a vital role in making a resilient climate society.