Panjin
China Panjin Date of accreditaion 2022.11.11 Total Area 406,234 ha It is a typical representative of coastal wetlands in the world, home to 494 species of wild animals, including 80 species of national key protected wild animals. It is a stopover and destination for millions of migratory birds, the world’s largest breeding site for Saunder’s […]
Nanchang
China Nanchang Date of accreditaion 2022.11.11 Total Area 719,500 ha Nanchang, the capital of Jiangxi Province, covers an area of 7,195 square kilometers and has a permanent population of 6 million people. It is a cultural city with a long history. There are numerous historical and cultural relics and natural landscapes here, among which the […]
Liangping
China Liangping Date of accreditaion 2022.11.11 Total Area 189,213 ha Liangping focuses on the protection of small and micro wetlands, deeply integrates the protection and sustainable use of small and micro wetlands with rural revitalisation, explores and utilises small and micro wetland resources such as ditches, ponds, canals, weirs, wells, springs, streams and fields, and […]
Jining
China Jining Date of accreditaion 2022.11.11 Total Area 50,761 ha Jining, located in southwestern Shandong Province, is a place where various wetlands, including river, lake, marsh, and man-made wetlands, intertwine, endowing Jining with abundant animal and plant resources and complete and functional ecosystem services. Affected by the profound wetland cultures, Jining explores novel ideas and […]
Hefei
China Hefei Date of accreditaion 2022.11.11 Total Area 1,144,500 ha Chaohu Lake is an important node for the protection of the Yangtze River. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Hefei City has adhered to the guidance of Xi Jinping’s ecological civilization thought, conscientiously implemented the decisions and arrangements of the […]
Tantramar
Canada Tantramar Date of accreditaion 2022.11.11 Total Area 70,500 ha The municipality of Tantramar (formerly the Town of Sackville and the Village of Dorchester and surrounding areas) recently went through an amalgamation with the province of New Brunswick in Canada. Our community grew from 75 to 705 and from a population of 6,100 to 9,100. […]
Ghar el Melh
Tunisia Ghar el Melh Date of accreditaion 2018.10.25 Total Area 10,600 ha Ghar El Melh is a city located in northern Tunisia, near the Mediterranean Sea. It’s known for its picturesque coastal setting and historical significance. Here are some key features: Location: Situated on the coast, offering beautiful sea views and access to beaches. History: […]
Colombo
Sri Lanka Colombo Date of accreditaion 2018.10.25 Total Area 22,680 ha The Colombo wetland city is comprised of a few inland water bodies including, Beira Lake, Parliament Lake, Thalangama Lake, Mulleriyawa Tank, and other inter-connected 44 km long canal network. Beira Lake is a eutrophicated lake due to the contamination from several types of domestic […]
Suncheon
Republic of Korea Suncheon Date of accreditaion 2018.10.25 Total Area 91,043 ha Suncheon is an agricultural city in South Jeolla Province, Republic of Korea. The city is highly regarded due to its educational institutes and conservation activities. Suncheon Bay and Dongcheon Estuary Ramsar Sites are located in Suncheon City. Suncheon Bay mudflat is the first […]
Jeju
Republic of Korea Jeju Date of accreditaion 2018.10.25 Total Area 15,064 ha The Dongbaekdongsan Wetland Center, established in 2015, aims to spread awareness of the value of wetlands and their wise use. The center is operated by ‘Social Cooperative Seonheulgot’, a non-profit village community established by local residents to participate in the conservation of Dongbaekdongsan […]