Why Wetlands Matter: The Race to Save Our Planet’s Hidden Heroes
On World Wetlands Day 2025, we explore why wetlands are vital for our planet, the threats they face, and how global collaboration can protect these crucial ecosystems.
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On World Wetlands Day 2025, we explore why wetlands are vital for our planet, the threats they face, and how global collaboration can protect these crucial ecosystems.
Over 3,000 elephants and 1,190 people have died in Sri Lanka due to the escalating human-elephant conflict since 2015, prompting new strategies to address the crisis.
Twenty-two states sue New York, claiming its new climate fund law is unconstitutional, forcing energy producers to pay billions for environmental damages.
A powerful cold wave is sweeping across China, bringing strong winds and freezing temperatures to many regions.
African communities are stepping up to monitor water resources, using technology and local knowledge to tackle water challenges across the continent’s transboundary rivers.
Scientists have uncovered the mystery of sea turtles’ ‘lost years’ using satellite trackers, revealing where young turtles go during their early life stages.
China’s meteorological authority has issued a blue alert for a cold wave, forecasting significant temperature drops and strong winds across the country in the coming days.
China maintains its wetland area above 56.35 million hectares, restoring over 1 million hectares through thousands of projects, showcasing significant strides in conservation and ecological improvement.
The Yellow River Delta, China’s youngest wetland, showcases the power of nature as we celebrate World Wetlands Day 2025. Discover how protecting wetlands secures our future.
Discover the historical and ecological significance of China’s Zogye Wetland—a witness to the Red Army’s Long March and a critical habitat for wildlife—as we celebrate World Wetlands Day 2025.