World Wetlands Day 2 February 2011

World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971. The international theme for World Wetlands Day 2011 is “wetlands and forests – forests for water and wetlands” in celebration of the United Nations International Year of Forests. The Australian Government produces a web-based Calendar of Events for World Wetlands Day each year and has also produced a primary school classroom kit. To find out more visit Water for the Future – World Wetlands Day.