Planning For The Future: Integrating Wetlands Into Urban And Regional Sustainability Frameworks

Author(s)	Dr. GAUTAM VIKAS DESAI
Country	India
Abstract	Wetlands are among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth, offering an array of ecological services, including flood regulation, water purification, biodiversity conservation, and carbon sequestration. Despite their importance, wetlands remain underrepresented in spatial planning frameworks. This paper explores the fundamental science of wetlands, including their hydrology, soils, and vegetation, and situates wetlands within broader discourses of environmental and regional planning, international environmental conventions, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Drawing on global and Indian contexts, with a particular focus on Goa, this paper emphasizes the urgency of integrating wetlands into planning strategies to ensure ecological sustainability, climate resilience, and developmental equity.
Keywords	Wetlands, Urban and Regional Planning, Wetland Conservation, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Goa Wetlands.
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-07-13
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.50994
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9s9tz

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