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The international Ramsar Convention for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands is signed in Ramsar, Mazandaran, Iran.
The Ramsar Convention is signed in Iran, establishing the first international treaty for wetland conservation.
Delegates from eleven nations met on February 2, 1971, in Ramsar, Iran, to sign the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance.
Known as the Ramsar Convention, it was the first global agreement dedicated to preserving vital wetland ecosystems.
The treaty set criteria for identifying significant wetlands and promoted conservation and sustainable use.
It recognized wetlands' ecological functions, including water filtration, flood control, and wildlife habitat.
Since its inception, over 170 countries have joined, protecting thousands of sites worldwide.
The Ramsar Convention remains a cornerstone of international environmental cooperation.
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Ramsar, Mazandaran