Mint explainer: How Ramsar recognition is shaping India's wetland conservation strategy

With Glaw Lake becoming India's 101st Ramsar Site, Mint explains how the global wetlands treaty supports biodiversity, water security, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

livemint.com ·2026-08-06

Mint explainer: How Ramsar recognition is shaping India's wetland conservation strategy

On 3 August, India designated Glaw Lake as its 101st Ramsar Site, marking the first wetland of international importance in Arunachal Pradesh. Situated within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, this freshwater lake in the eastern Himalayas is a biodiversity hotspot. Vijay C. Roy, a journalist with over two decades of experience covering various news beats for multiple organizations, reports on the implications of this recognition for India's wetland conservation strategy.

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