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In their own words The Pheasant-tailed Jacana Conservation Park was established in 2000 to restore the population size of the pheasant-tailed jacana in Taiwan, during a time when the wildlife population of the species was estimated to be approximately 50. Prior to 1990, the species was commonly sighted all around Taiwan. However, the destruction of…
In their own words Guandu Nature Park is located in the capital of Taiwan, Taipei City, and is easily accessible via public transport, providing citizens of the city a great getaway, and place to explore nature. The Park being situated on the conjunction of Keelung and Tamsui River, the two major tributaries of Taipei City,…
In their own words Santay Island is a Ramsar Site, which means it is a wetland of international importance for biodiversity conservation. The Santay Observatory offers a unique platform for disseminating the culture and history of the population and for researching and monitoring biodiversity in the area. The judges love Its combination of diverse appeal…
In their own words AARDE Pulicat Interpretation Centre is unique because it promotes and conserves the second largest wetland in India, Pulicat Lagoon. The water body covers an area of 759 sq.km, km. and is located in the fourth-biggest city of India, Chennai (Madras). The interpretation centre empowers more than 225 women through Palmyra tree…
In their own words Futian Mangrove Reserve is located northeast of Shenzhen Bay, with a total area of 367.64 hectares. It is the smallest and the only national reserve in the urban hinterland in China, and was included in The List of Wetlands of International Importance in 2022. As a protected area of the mangrove…
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…
In their own words Shenzhen Bay Park Wetland Education Centre is located at Shenzhen Bay, which is in the midpoint of East Asian-Australasian Flyway, and an important stopover site for migratory birds. The centre’s wetland education programmes around birds, mangroves and their conservation are well received for visitors to the park. Because of the special…