Living Lakes Network has issued a powerful declaration on the conservation of wetlands as a vital factor in combating climate change.
The international organization operating under the auspices of the Global Nature Fund recently affirmed that lakes and wetlands represent one of the most powerful Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Despite being underutilized, they are highly efficient carbon sinks that store three to five times more CO2 than tropical forests. Furthermore, as natural buffers, wetlands play a critical role in reducing the vulnerability of human and natural systems to climate extremes.
During the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) held November 11 to 22 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Living Lakes head Thomas Schaefer called for urgent action to prioritize wetlands restoration as a strategic climate solution. “We urge parties to integrate wetland restoration into their Nationally Determined Contributions, ensuring that wetland-based NbS are recognized as a vital component of national climate plans,” he declared.
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