Black-tailed Godwits resting in the mangrove forests of Dongzhai Port (Sanjiang Bay) in Hainan. Xinhua News Agency.
Black-billed gulls flying over the Dongtan wetland in Chongming, Shanghai. Photo by reporter Zhou Mengshuang Bright**.
During the migratory season, the black-faced spoonbill stops at Chongming Dongtan in Shanghai. Photo by Zhang Bin Bright**.
Researchers from Beijing Forestry University are conducting a scientific expedition and sampling in the Tiaozi Wetland in Yancheng, Jiangsu. Photo by reporter Zhou Mengshuang Bright**.
Shenzhen's mangrove wetlands are integrated with the city. Light**.
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Editor's note: Wetlands, known as the "kidneys of the earth", are not only home to wildlife, but also harbors for human life and the cradle of civilization. At the opening ceremony of the 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Wetlands held in November 2022, the General Secretary emphasized in his speech: "China will promote international exchanges and cooperation, protect four flyways for migratory birds passing through China, establish the 'International Mangrove Center' in Shenzhen, and support the holding of the Global Coastal Forum." ”
Over the past year or so, China has made important progress in building the bottom line of wetland ecological security, protecting and restoring important wetland ecosystems, and the national wetland protection system has been initially established. The achievements are inseparable from such a group of "wetland guardians", who regard wetlands as their life, accompany migratory birds day and night, and continue to promote international cooperation. Today, let's listen to their stories together.
Project team: reporter Zhou Mengshuang, Wang Meiying, Wang Simin).