Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, has underscored the importance of preserving wetlands and natural ecosystems for the future generations.

In a speech read on his behalf by the Principal Secretary, State Department for Climate Change, Dr.

Festus Ngeno, the Cabinet Secretary highlighted the importance of wetlands in water provision, tourism, and recreational activities.

Hon Duale, further, cautioned that insufficient conservation efforts will worsen environmental pollution and aggravate climate change leading to irreversible damage to the national biodiversity.