Senator Cynthia Villar on Monday called for preservation of the country’s wetlands, saying these only occupied 6 percent of the earth’s surface. Villar said wetlands play a major role in environment protection as these perform crucial functions like freshwater supply, habitat provision, and climate regulation. In recognition of the wetlands’importance, she said 172 countries have committed to the Ramsar Convention to protection wetlands globally. As of 2023, Villar said there are about 2,500 recognized Wetlands of International Importance.

Protection of PH wetlands pushed. (2024, February 7). SunStar Pampanga, p. 2.