35 percent lost in half a century: what is the key to wetland restoration?

By WANG Qianqian

Abstract: The establishment of World Wetlands Day is entrusted with the hope that through the reminder of this date, people’s awareness and understanding of the importance of wetlands will be continuously improved, so as to achieve the goal of wetland ecosystem conservation and harmonious coexistence between man and nature. This paper sorts out the important messages or statements issued by various important international conventions during the 2023 World Wetlands Day, discusses in the aspects of the importance, current situation, influencing factors and actions for wetland conservation, in order to point out the direction for the conservation and restoration of global wetlands and jointly protect these precious heritage from nature.

Key words: Wetland restoration, habitat, biodiversity, sustainable development

WANG Qianqian. 35 percent lost in half a century: what is the key to wetland restoration? BioGreen - Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development. Vol. 1, February 2023. Total issues 35. ISSN2749-9065

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