WLI World English March 2026
WLI World March 2026 story
Matuku-hūrepo Mania in Aotearoa New Zealand
Matuku-hūrepo in a Northland Wetland, Love Bittern Project
The Love Bittern Project
In saving Matuku-hūrepo a large stocky wetland bird just one step from extinction here in Aotearoa New Zealand we are also helping to save our wetlands and freshwater habitats.
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Mongolia Celebrates World Wetlands Day 2026
Group photo
Chukh bird research center
Chukh Bird Research Station of the MBCC launched a dedicated initiative to promote and celebrate World Wetlands Day more actively and sustainably, in collaboration with the Mongolian Biodiversity Future Foundation.
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Celebrating the World Wetlands Day 2026 at the Sundarbans region of Bangladesh
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BADAPATH-A Mangrove Museum and Learning Center
Celebrating the World Wetlands Day 2026-Wetland and Traditional knowledge: Cultural Heritage at the Sundarbans region of Bangladesh
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International recognition of DANAPURE on Word Wetlands Day
DANAPURE
Liceo Taller San Miguel
DANAPURE wetland at Liceo Taller San Miguel received recognised by National Commission for the Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity in Mexico.
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Alue Naga Wetland: An Emerging Stopover Site for Migratory Waterbirds along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway
The Asian Openbill engaging in foraging activity at Alue Naga Bird Research and Birdwatching site. Photo by Tedi Wahyudi.
Alue Naga Bird research and Birds Watching
In October 2025, Alue Naga Wetland recorded 200 Asian Openbill, confirming its importance along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway as a vital feeding and roosting site for migratory waterbirds.
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“Celebrating World Wetlands Day 2026: Bridging Science and Tradition for Wetland Conservation”
Group Photo for the Ceremony: Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society (SWCS) Management, Environmental Protection Department (EPD), Remajaya Sdn Bhd, Pacos Trust, Darau Wetland Eco-Tourism, Nature Inspiration Art Gallery, SMK Likas, SMK Taman Tun Fuad and SMK Bandaraya (Photo by Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society, SWCS)
Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site
World Wetlands Day 2026 at Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site celebrated cultural heritage, with strong community support, inspiring speeches, and a call to protect wetlands for future generations.
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Matuku Link Wetland Festival Bigger than Ever!
Photos by Stefan Marks
Matuku Link
Matuku Link in West Auckland, New Zealand celebrated World Wetlands Day 2026 with a Wetland Festival which attracted 600 people of all ages from all over the region.
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Children of the Sundarbans Celebrate Their Wetland Home
Young participants proudly display their artwork themed on wetlands during the World Wetlands Day celebration at the Coastal Biodiversity Conservation Centre. Credit: Photo by Surajit Singh Mahapatra, Project Coordinator, SEED
Coastal Biodiversity Conservation Centre, Ghoramara
100 children from climate-vulnerable islands in India’s Sundarbans led a vibrant World Wetlands Day celebration, combining art, storytelling and community action to protect their wetland home.
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Passing the Torch: Our Joyful Return to Lead the Lujiao Creek Wetland Course
Thrilled to be back at our favorite place! Instead of just observing, my fellow alumni and I proudly designed and led a special environmental education course for the younger students.
Lujiao Creek Constructed Wetland Junior Water Environment Patrol Team
Discover how returning alumni inspire young patrol members at Lujiao Creek Wetland! Through immersive role-playing games and hands-on science, the next generation learns to protect their local ecosystem.
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Santay, an Inhabited Wetland: Culture and Community Amid Restricted Accesses
Exhibition: Santay – Living Wetland, Inhabited Wetland Based on local research, this exhibition presents the mammal species recorded on the island and highlights the relationship between science and community.
Observatorio de Santay
The Observatorio de Santay continues its cultural and scientific work despite restricted access, sustaining exhibitions, research and community dialogue within an inhabited wetland facing structural challenges.
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A special group of people
Pheasant-tailed jacana conservation park
Pheasant-tailed jacana conservation park
Guiding clergy to appreciate birds and nature.
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Salinas y Arenales Regional Park Exhibition Hall, San Pedro del Pinatar
Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar Regional Park Room
Las Salinas Visitor Centre
The Las Salinas Visitor Centre has two new exhibition rooms, one dedicated to the Mar Menor and the other to the Regional Park.
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Les enfants des Sundarbans célèbrent leur habitat humide
Jeunes participants exposant fièrement leurs œuvres sur le thème des zones humides lors de la célébration de la Journée mondiale des zones humides au Coastal Biodiversity Conservation Centre. Crédit : Photo par Surajit Singh Mahapatra, coordinateur de projet, SEED
Coastal Biodiversity Conservation Centre, Ghoramara
Une centaine d’enfants issus d’îles vulnérables au changement climatique dans les Sundarbans, en Inde, ont organisé une célébration animée à l’occasion de la Journée mondiale des zones humides.
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Science on wings: the monarch and the queen under the microscope
Luz Stella Tisnés
Liceo Taller San Miguel
School-based research at the DANAPURE Wetland recorded the queen butterfly for the first time, compared its biology with that of the monarch, and highlighted host gardens as a conservation strategy.
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From Awareness to Action: Empowering Schools and Communities to Protect the Singkil Peat Swamp
Credit PKGB. Group photo of participating students, facilitators, local education authorities, and school principals at the Environmental Education Programme, Singkil, Aceh, January 2026
Pusat Riset Gajah dan Bidoiversitas Hutan
How can education inspire conservation? Discover how students, communities, and local partners are becoming the next generation of wetland champions in Singkil Peat Swamp.
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SEPSiL Strengthens Community Awareness on Wetlands Conservation in Western Rural Communities
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The Allen Town SEPSiL Centre
SEPSiL marked World Wetlands Day 2026 alongside the global community, highlighting the importance of protecting wetlands, celebrating the role of traditional knowledge and cultural heritage in sustaining these vital ecosystems.
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Women Leading Wetland Restoration through a Bio Rights Approach in the Jharkhali Island of Sundarbans
Caption: Women from Jharkhali Island plant native mangrove saplings along degraded coastal wetlands in the Indian Sundarbans. Through SEED’s Bio Rights approach, local women lead restoration efforts while strengthening community stewardship and climate resilience. Credit: Photo: Sudip Maity / SEED
Coastal Biodiversity Conservation Centre
Women-led mangrove restoration combines wetland education, participation and sustainable livelihoods, demonstrating how Bio Rights can strengthen biodiversity conservation and climate resilience in one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable wetland ecosystems.
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Through the “Exploring Aquatic Life” summer camp course, students drew aquatic creatures and made Father’s Day cards.
Students must first survey the aquatic insects in the pheasant-tailed jacana’s habitat.
Pheasant-tailed jacana conservation park
It’s summer vacation, and we held a summer camp for elementary school students. The two-day course introduced the behavior of the Pheasant-tailed Jacana and the ecosystem on which it depends.
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From the Wetlands to the Sky: Young Explorers Discover the Birds of Sigli
Birds and Wetland Habitats – Learning Session with Yazzakka Primary School Students photo by munzir
Alue Naga Bird research and Birds Watching
Young students in Sigli explored wetlands, birds and conservation through experiential learning. Using binoculars, they discovered local waterbirds and learned how responsible waste management protects wildlife and ecosystems.
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Satoumi Leadership Camp — 2026 Lujiao Creek Wetland Junior Patrol Team
After visiting the Heping Island community, we designed a curriculum that enables junior students to examine the issues facing the Keelung area based on two dimensions: severity and urgency.
Lujiao Creek Constructed Wetland Junior Water Environment Patrol Team
This July, Lujiao Creek Wetland Patrol Team was out in Keelung, Taiwan to explore the concept of satoumi. The event was entirely organized by college students within the team!
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From Awareness to Action: Empowering Schools and Communities to Protect the Singkil Peat Swamp
Credit PKGB. Group photo of participating students, facilitators, local education authorities, and school principals at the Environmental Education Programme, Singkil, Aceh, January 2026
Pusat Riset Gajah dan Bidoiversitas Hutan
How can education inspire conservation? Discover how students, communities, and local partners are becoming the next generation of wetland champions in Singkil Peat Swamp.
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TWO SPECIES, ONE EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY
Luz Stella Tisnés – Environmental Coordinator, Liceo Taller San Miguel
Humedal DANAPURE- Colombia
Curiosity led our pupils to follow some unfamiliar caterpillars. Upon discovering the Queen Butterfly, they found a surprising kinship with our Monarch: two species, one evolutionary history.
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When flamingos are just the beginning
Flamingos at dawn
Centro de Visitantes Las Salinas
At the Salinas de San Pedro Regional Park, environmental education transforms curiosity about flamingos into knowledge and an appreciation for the conservation of a unique wetland.
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