ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ramsar, Mazandaran

Okay, so there's this thing called Ramsar. It's really important because it's a treaty that many countries signed to protect wetlands all around the world. Wetlands are really special because they're kind of like a soggy sponge, they soak up water and then release it slowly over time, which means they can help prevent floods and droughts.

Now, Mazandaran is a place in Iran that has a lot of wetlands. These wetlands are home to many different kinds of plants and animals, including birds like the Siberian crane. The people who live in Mazandaran also use the wetlands to grow rice and other crops, and they fish and hunt for food.

Since Mazandaran has so many important wetlands, Iran signed the Ramsar treaty to help protect them. This means they work with other countries to make sure the wetlands stay healthy and don't get damaged by things like pollution or too much development. So that's why Ramsar and Mazandaran are important!