To commemorate World Wetlands Day 2026, on February 2, 2026 leading youth networks convened a high-level virtual webinar titled “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage through Youth Action for Food Systems and Climate Resilience.”

The event was convened by the Sustainable Food Systems Youth Foundation (SFSYF) in collaboration with World Food Forum (WFF) Nigeria, Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) Nigeria, LCOY Nigeria, Biodiversity Rescue Club, and partner youth organizations, with technical and promotional collaboration from the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

As we commemorate World Wetlands Day 2026, let's remind ourselves of how the Wetlands and healthy soils are deeply interconnected, as they function as one integrated system that supports water, climate, biodiversity, and human livelihoods.

Wetlands Conservation Organisation connects wetlands to soil health by restoring wetland soils, protecting soil carbon, applying nature-based solutions, reducing land degradation, empowering communities, and influencing policy.