“Wetland conservation is no longer a luxury but a necessity in developing economies”. Illustrate with examples how wetlands contribute to climate resilience. Analyse why their neglect persists despite their known benefits.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Q6. “Wetland conservation is no longer a luxury but a necessity in developing economies”. Illustrate with examples how wetlands contribute to climate resilience. Analyse why their neglect persists despite their known benefits. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question: In the backdrop of the 2025 Global Wetland Outlook report, which highlighted severe degradation of wetlands in developing regions like Africa and stressed the role of wetlands in climate resilience. Key Demand of the question: To illustrate how wetlands support climate resilience using specific examples, and to analyse reasons for their continued neglect despite well-documented benefits in developing economies. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Define wetlands and briefly link them to climate security in vulnerable regions. Body: Explain key ways in which wetlands enhance climate resilience (e.g., flood buffering, carbon sinks, water security, biodiversity). Analyse institutional, economic, and policy-level reasons behind neglect of wetlands in developing countries. Conclusion: Highlight the need to mainstream wetlands into climate action plans and national development agendas.
Why the question: In the backdrop of the 2025 Global Wetland Outlook report, which highlighted severe degradation of wetlands in developing regions like Africa and stressed the role of wetlands in climate resilience.
Key Demand of the question: To illustrate how wetlands support climate resilience using specific examples, and to analyse reasons for their continued neglect despite well-documented benefits in developing economies.
Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Define wetlands and briefly link them to climate security in vulnerable regions.
• Explain key ways in which wetlands enhance climate resilience (e.g., flood buffering, carbon sinks, water security, biodiversity).
• Analyse institutional, economic, and policy-level reasons behind neglect of wetlands in developing countries.
Conclusion: Highlight the need to mainstream wetlands into climate action plans and national development agendas.