World's wetlands disappearing three times faster than forests, says Ramsar Convention report; experts say insight is 'red flag'

Wetlands, which are among the world's most valuable and biodiverse ecosystems, are disappearing at an alarming speed amid urbanisation and agriculture shifts, conservationists said on Thursday, calling for urgent action to halt the erosion.

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