Policy discussion on urban wetland transformation and environmental planning held in Colombo (Sri Lanka)
In June this 2014 ESPRG (Environmental and Social Planning Research Group) of the Queensland Australia,…
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Europe: Watching wetlands from above.
The European Space Agency (ESA) reports that, following promising results from monitoring efforts, use of…
South Asia: Kolkata Wetlands Under Threat.
Two large wetlands in Kolkata, India are under threat from dumping and urban development. While…
South Asia: Colombo gains parks, loses wetlands?
Concerns have been raised about the functional ability of wetlands in Colombo, Sri Lanka, following…
South Asia: Public outcry over wetland destruction, Kolkata
The Kolkata wetlands are again at risk, this time due to Government plans to extend…
South Asia: Wetland Restoration, New Delhi
Wetland scientists in New Delhi have restored close to 20 forest communities in the Yamuna…
The Plight of Urban Wetlands
Missaka Hettiarachchi: Urban wetlands are some of the most important ecosystems in the world, providing…
East Kolkata Wetlands : Towards A New World View
East Kolkata Wetlands were unknown to the world as any ecosystem of consequence, even in…
Boondall Wetlands, Brisbane, Australia
Boondall Wetlands are located just 15km north of Brisbane’s CBD, on the edge of Moreton…
Urban wetlands: Hype about attraction, less action for protection!
Wetlands are a special gift of nature which adds beauty to urban landscape. They are…