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Wetlands, the life support system of our ecosystems

Edwin Ochieng shows Yala Swamp. [File, Standard]

Wetlands are crucial ecosystems that provide a wide range of environmental, social and economic benefits yet they often go unnoticed and are undervalued.

These waterlogged areas, which can include marshes, swamps and bogs, are critical habitats for countless plant and animal species.

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