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Urban Expansion and Wetland Destruction: A Study of Constitutional and Legal Protection of Wetland Ecosystems

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: : In Earth's total surface 71% consists of water but in that only 3% is fresh water and consumed by living things, in that overall three percent water 2% are in frozen form. For the welfare of the extinction of the living things, the need for the protection of water bodies is very important for the purpose of storing drinking water. The Water Bodies play a key role in maintaining and restoring the ecological balance, support biodiversity, drinking water, control floods, recharge groundwater, and provide livelihood opportunities to a large number of people.This paper examines the legal and constitutional safeguards relating to the wetland their protection and safety. Keywords: Fresh water, Biodiversity, Floods, Wetlands, Groundwater.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20339505

Authors: Sarankumar R, Dr. B. Hariraman, Dr. M. Hemapriya

Institution: Bharath University

Language: English

Topic: Environmental law and policy

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Life on land, Clean water and sanitation, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7162117983

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