King Salman Royal Reserve Marks World Wetlands Day

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Natural Reserve (KSRNR) Development Authority observed World Wetlands Day on February 2 by highlighting its role in preserving wetlands and their rich biological diversity, enhancing their status as an ideal vital ecosystem.
 On the occasion of World Wetlands Day, which focuses on raising awareness about wetlands as ecosystems containing surface water, either year-round or seasonally, the KSRNR authority reiterated its commitment to preserving the biological diversity in collaboration with the local community.
 Wetlands are recognized as part of humanity's cultural heritage, a source of aesthetic pleasure, and a fundamental factor in controlling the environment and sustaining plant and animal life. They also play a crucial role in achieving sustainable development and human well-being.
 The authority emphasized that wetlands function as carbon sinks, helping to mitigate global warming by capturing and storing carbon while purifying water. They also support a wide variety of vital ecosystems and fungal species.