Biodiversity

Azraq Wetland Reserve: Star Wetland Centre for Biodiversity and Facilities

By Connor Walsh / 7th July 2025

In their own words Azraq Wetland Reserve, located in Jordan’s eastern desert, Established in 1978 covers about 74 km2 and serves as a critical habitat for a diverse range of species, making it an essential spot for biodiversity in the Middle East. One of the primary significances of Azraq Wetland Reserve is its role as…

Nanjing University Ecological Research Institute of Changshu: Star Wetland for Biodiversity

By Connor Walsh / 7th July 2025

In their own words Located in Nanhu Provincial Wetland Park, southwest of Changshu, the center integrates ecological science research, national ecological awareness raising, science popularization education and public exchanges, and plays a leading role in the wetland science popularization and education work in Changshu and surrounding areas. It was awarded “Jiangsu’s most beautiful ecological restoration…

Proyecto de Conservación Humedal Aguada La Chimba: Star Wetland for Biodiversity

By Connor Walsh / 7th July 2025

In their own words More than five years of work in the wetland has led to significant advances in the protection and conservation of this natural space within the city, where a fundamental part of this work has been carried out together with the communities through participatory activities and volunteering. We also have scholarship and…

Nyandungu Eco-Park: Star Wetland Centre 2024

By Connor Walsh / 7th July 2025

In their own words Nyandungu wetland was degraded, leading to biodiversity loss, downstream flooding, and increased pollution. In 2016, the Government of Rwanda, through the Rwanda Environment Management Authority developed the Nyandungu restoration project to respond to these challenges and demonstrate the potential of wetlands to decrease pollution and reduce the risk of flooding in…