If there is to be a #greenrecovery, there needs to be a #bluerecovery too. Wetlands function as blue infrastructure that provides many essential benefits to help us fight against a climate crisis, a nature crisis and an emerging wellbeing crisis (thread )

Wetlands are key to mitigating the effects of climate change by storing carbon. Sediment layering on saltmarsh buries decaying vegetation, storing carbon about 4x the speed that trees are able to. Find out more here > https://features.wwt.org.uk/blue-carbon/index.html

Wetlands provide natural flood protection; slowing down and storing rainfall as well as buffering us from the sea. Allowing wetlands to flood can save homes and businesses. Find out more here > https://features.wwt.org.uk/flooding/index.html

Wetlands provide a wellbeing boost. With access to these sites, we believe that mental and physical health problems can be prevented and treated. Find out more here > https://www.wwt.org.uk/our-work/projects/wetlands-human-health-and-wellbeing/

Wetlands are a haven for the biodiversity that supports all life; 40% of all species rely on freshwater wetlands, including us. More here > https://www.wwt.org.uk/discover-wetlands/waterlife-online/2020/06/13/what-is-biodiversity-and-why-do-we-need-it/18973/