Day 38
Environment & ClimateSkim2025-01-27
Indore and Udaipur Receive Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation
What Happened
Indore and Udaipur have become the first Indian cities to receive the Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) under the Ramsar Convention. The recognition was approved during a meeting in Switzerland, honoring the cities for integrating urban wetlands like Sirpur Lake and the Udaipur lake system into sustainable urban planning.
Why It Matters
This marks a major milestone in India's urban conservation efforts, setting a benchmark for balancing rapid city development with the preservation of vital wetland ecosystems.
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