Glaw Lake became India's 101st Ramsar Site and Arunachal Pradesh's first, strengthening wetland conservation and protecting the Eastern Himalayas' rich biodiversity.
News: Glaw Lake (Arunachal Pradesh) has been designated as India's 101st Ramsar Site.
Highlights
- Located in Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh.
- It is the first Ramsar Site in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Situated within Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary.
- A freshwater lake in the Eastern Himalayas Biodiversity Hotspot.
- Recognised as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA).
Ecological Importance
- Habitat for 4 big cats: Tiger, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Snow Leopard
- Supports the Critically Endangered White-bellied Heron.
- Other key species: Great Hornbill, Hoolock Gibbon, Asian Golden Cat, Asiatic Black Bear, Barking Deer
- Sacred to the Mishmi tribe.
Ramsar Convention
- Adopted: 1971, Ramsar (Iran)
- Came into force: 1975
- India joined: 1982
- Objective: Conservation and wise use of wetlands.
India's Ramsar Status
- 101 Ramsar Sites
- Highest in Asia
- 3rd highest globally (after UK and Mexico)