From swamps, lakes, rivers, riparian land to sandy beaches, the wetlands are vital in the provision of clean water, health, tourism and agricultural sectors.
But the wetlands are under threat from human activities as a result of pollution and encroachment due to population growth and effects of climate on the riparian and water bodies. Environmentalists and other stakeholders are concerned over the lack of harmonious enforcement of conservation laws, posing a threat to the conservation of the endangered wetlands in the country.
