Number of Wetlands of International Importance Increases to 82 in China

It was reported that the number of wetlands in China included in the List of Wetlands of International Importance increased by 18 to 82.

At a promotional event held on the occasion of the 27th World Wetlands Day in Hangzhou city of the country's Zhejiang province, the results of the monitoring carried out on the internationally important wetlands in China last year were announced.

According to the results, the number of wetlands of international importance in China rose by 18 to 82. China is the fourth country in the world with the most internationally important wetlands.

The results also show that the area of ​​internationally important wetlands in China has increased to 7 million 647 thousand hectares compared to the previous year, the ecological status of these areas is stable in general, the water quality is constantly improving, and the water resources are supplied steadily, as well as showed that the biodiversity was further enriched and the number of wetland plant species increased to 2 thousand 391.

In his speech via video at the event, Ramsar Wetlands Convention Secretary General Monsoon Mumba thanked China for hosting the 14th Ramsar Wetlands Convention Conference of the Parties (COP14) and for its leadership role as the presiding country of the Ramsar Wetlands Convention.

Stating that China has continuously strengthened the protection and management of wetlands by implementing the Wetlands Conservation Law and the National Wetlands Conservation Plan covering the years 2022-2030, Mumba said: He stated that he expects him to lead the way in developing the cause of protecting areas.