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![Policy discussion on urban wetland transformation and environmental planning held in Colombo (Sri Lanka)](https://urbanwetlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Policy-workshop-351x185.jpg)
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,…
![Europe: Watching wetlands from above.](https://urbanwetlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Cardiff-Bay-Wetlands-Reserve-Cardiff-UK_Nick-Russill-351x185.jpg)
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.](https://urbanwetlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Luang-Marsh-Vientiane_Wetland-Link-International-351x185.jpg)
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?](https://urbanwetlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/diyatha-oyana-351x185.jpg)
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](https://urbanwetlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/yamuna-biodiversity-park-351x185.jpg)
South Asia: Wetland Restoration, New Delhi
Wetland scientists in New Delhi have restored close to 20 forest communities in the Yamuna…
![Fate of plants in sinking wetlands](https://urbanwetlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pexels-photo-247600-351x185.jpeg)
Fate of plants in sinking wetlands
The chairmaker’s bulrush (Schoenoplectus americanus) is a wetland plant, which is widespread across America and commonly found both in urban…
![Diminishing wetlands and Vanishing dragonflies](https://urbanwetlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/pexels-daniyal-ghanavati-91382-1-351x185.jpg)
Diminishing wetlands and Vanishing dragonflies
Wetlands are at risk of depletion and destruction due to the rapid urbanization worldwide. These unique ecosystems provide habitats for…
![In Conversation with Anne Spooner, Australian Wetlands Activist](https://urbanwetlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/40FB9CF8-33E2-4510-879F-9D5B521D5508-351x185.jpg)
In Conversation with Anne Spooner, Australian Wetlands Activist
Australian freelance journalist, Rutaban Yameen, met with veteran wetlands expert, scientist and activist, Anne Spooner. Ms Spooner is based in…
![The political nature of urban wetlands: speaking from Princess Vlei Wetland, Cape Town](https://urbanwetlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Emiley-YX_-performing-at-Princess-Vlei-Wetland_Henrik-Ernstson-351x185.jpg)
The political nature of urban wetlands: speaking from Princess Vlei Wetland, Cape Town
The Princess Vlei Wetland on Cape Flats in Cape Town (South Africa) was one of the few natural areas that…
![Fate of plants in sinking wetlands](https://urbanwetlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pexels-photo-247600-351x185.jpeg)
Fate of plants in sinking wetlands
The chairmaker’s bulrush (Schoenoplectus americanus) is a wetland plant, which is widespread across America and commonly found both in urban…
![Diminishing wetlands and Vanishing dragonflies](https://urbanwetlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/pexels-daniyal-ghanavati-91382-1-351x185.jpg)
Diminishing wetlands and Vanishing dragonflies
Wetlands are at risk of depletion and destruction due to the rapid urbanization worldwide. These unique ecosystems provide habitats for…
![East Kolkata Wetlands : Towards A New World View](https://urbanwetlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Kolkata_Akash-Mondal-351x185.jpg)
East Kolkata Wetlands : Towards A New World View
East Kolkata Wetlands were unknown to the world as any ecosystem of consequence, even in 1980. Today, many around the…
![Wetland policies and legislation: an Indian perspective](https://urbanwetlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Keoladeo-National-Park_-Chotu-Khan-351x185.jpg)
Wetland policies and legislation: an Indian perspective
Supreet Kaur India is home to thousands of wetlands which occupy a total area of 15.260 Mha hectares are covered…