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Wetlands, Shorebird and Flyway

As an important part of the "Wetland School Network Programme Popularized in Asian Countries along the East Asian-Australasian Waterbird Flyway", the booklet entitled "Wetlands, Shorebird and Flyway" is characterized by easily understandable language and attractive illustrations used for explanation of wetlands,shorebird and flyway, which is uesful for students to enhance the wetland awareness and encourage them to portect environment and wildlife by their own hands. The booklet is edited and designed by Wetlands International.


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A three-year project "Wetland School Network Programme Popularized in Asian Countries along the East Asian-Australasian Waterbird Flyway" funded by Japan launched in May 2008. The aim of the project is to promote wetland conservation and increase awareness on wetlands conservation and wise use amaong teachers and children in Asian,especially in East Asian and South-east Asian region though the demonstration and sustainable development of a wetland school network in five nations.


Related Action(s):
Awareness campaign for children and teachers in China, Japan and Korea

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