Every year, World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 to raise awareness about wetlands, nature’s way of storing water, cleaning the environment, and protecting us from floods. Wetlands are often called the “kidneys of the Earth” because they filter and store water naturally.
This day reminds us how important it is to protect these natural spaces that support thousands of species, fight climate change, and provide water for farming and daily life. With growing urbanisation, our wetlands are disappearing fast. That’s why learning about them, especially for school students, has become more important than ever.
GoSharpener Activities on World Wetlands Day
To mark World Wetlands Day, GoSharpener engaged students in hands-on activities and student-led projects that built awareness and action.
Students participated in nature walks and water observation projects around local ponds or green areas to understand how wetlands work. They learned to track water usage at home and in school using simple tools and included this in their Impact Profile.
Many schools also held art, poster-making, and storytelling sessions where students creatively expressed the importance of saving wetlands.
Through GoSharpener’s SDG Toolkit, the day was connected to SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation and SDG 13: Climate Action, turning awareness into real-world sustainability learning.
Why GoSharpener Stands Out
Unlike regular campaigns, GoSharpener focuses on long-term student engagement and everyday impact.
Each activity is part of a bigger journey, where students record their actions, build an Impact Profile, and grow into changemakers with proof of their contribution.
GoSharpener’s approach is not just about teaching students. It’s about helping them live the change through simple, doable tasks linked to real global problems like wetland loss, climate change, and water scarcity.
That’s what makes GoSharpener different. It doesn’t stop at awareness; it builds habits, responsibility, and hope for a better future, one student at a time.