7 results for "wetlands"
π Planet WinsIndia Waterbird Survey Finds 22% Population Surge
A citizen science effort in Kerala's Palakkad district just recorded over 4,200 waterbirds, marking a 22% jump in population. Even better, birdwatchers spotted a rare species not seen in the area for 25 years.
Malawi Launches Carbon Trading to Fund Climate Solutions
Malawi is turning its forests and wetlands into climate action funding through a new carbon trading framework. The initiative helps the climate-vulnerable nation protect natural resources while attracting millions for renewable energy and conservation.
π Global NewsRemote NZ Village of 30 Draws Global Visitors
A tiny settlement on New Zealand's West Coast has transformed into an eco-tourism hotspot, attracting visitors from around the world to experience its pristine wetlands and thriving wildlife. Community-led conservation efforts have made this 30-person village a global biodiversity treasure.
π Planet WinsIowa's Trumpeter Swans Soar to Record 158 Nests in 2025
Once nearly extinct with fewer than 100 birds across America, trumpeter swans just attempted a record 158 nests in Iowa this year. The comeback story proves decades of wetland restoration work is finally paying off.
π Acts of KindnessIndia Bird Count Mobilizes Hundreds of Citizen Scientists
Amateur and professional birdwatchers across India are tracking wetland health through two major citizen science projects this January. The efforts will create crucial data on bird populations and ecosystem health across 400 wetlands.
π Planet WinsOdisha Park Sees Crocodile Population Jump
A recent wildlife census in Similipal National Park shows crocodile numbers are climbing, signaling that conservation efforts are working. The increase points to healthier rivers and wetlands across this biodiverse sanctuary in eastern India.
π Planet WinsWyoming Brings 1,000 Trumpeter Swans Back from Near Extinction
The world's largest waterfowl was nearly wiped out by the 1900s, with only 200 birds left. Now, thanks to Wyoming's wildlife teams, winter counts show nearly 1,000 Trumpeter Swans thriving in the state's rivers and wetlands.