From: 5min.com on AOL on Thu, Nov 04 2010 12:52 PM

Maritta Kosch-Weser of the World Conservation Union explains how important wetlands are for the water systems and migrating birds.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Thu, Nov 04 2010 12:52 PM

The situation of wetland conservation across the global is in serious threat says Mike Moser from Wetlands International.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Thu, Nov 04 2010 12:52 PM

Lack of awareness about the value of wetlands is also a threat. In the tropics for example, wetlands are often viewed as wastelands.

From: 5min.com on AOL on Thu, Nov 04 2010 12:52 PM

An international convention was signed by 18 governments in 1971. Now 114 governments are part of the accord to help foster national and local action in protecting wetlands.