ALT This vertical infographic, titled "5 FACTS about WETLANDS," includes illustrations and key points about wetlands: Definition of wetlands as areas subject to soil saturation, with adapted plant communities and modified soils. Biodiversity: They have critical importance for biodiversity, especially as habitats for migratory species. Ecosystem Services: Wetlands mitigate flash flooding and play a role in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation. Threats: They face risks from changes in water inflows, overfishing, and land use changes like drainage. Decline: Over 85% of wetland areas have been lost. IPBES #GlobalAssessment, Regional Assessment for the Americas and #LandDegradation Assessment are featured as sources. The visuals include a stork, a lotus flower, a frog, and a tuft of grass, each representing wetland characteristics and inhabitants.