Africa-Press – Eswatini. The Pigg’s Peak Town Council has joined the global community in commemorating World Wetlands Day, an international observance dedicated to recognising and raising awareness about the importance of wetlands as some of the world’s most vital ecosystems.
This year’s commemoration is held under the theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage,” which highlights the crucial role wetlands play in sustaining indigenous knowledge systems, cultural practices and community livelihoods.
In a statement, the Council noted that wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on the planet. These include peatlands, rivers and floodplains, all of which provide essential environmental, social and economic benefits.
According to the Council, wetlands support rich biodiversity and wildlife, improve water quality by filtering pollutants, help regulate floods, and play a significant role in sustaining livelihoods, food security and cultural heritage for many communities.
The Council emphasised that traditional knowledge passed down through generations has long contributed to the sustainable management of wetlands, ensuring their continued use without degrading the environment. Protecting these ecosystems, the Council said, is therefore not only an environmental responsibility but also a cultural obligation.
Residents, community leaders and stakeholders were urged to support efforts aimed at conserving and sustainably managing wetlands to ensure they continue to benefit both present and future generations.
The Pigg’s Peak Town Council reaffirmed its commitment to environmental stewardship and called for collective action to protect wetlands from threats such as pollution, unsustainable land use and climate change.
World Wetlands Day is observed annually on 2 February to mark the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, an international treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands worldwide.
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