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Thu, March 30, 2023 | 23:21
Eco-Tourism Case for Wise Use of Wetlands
Eco-Tourism Case for Wise Use of Wetlands
CHANGWON ― The wise linkage of wetlands with ecological tourism could be a new type of sustainable business model that protects the environment and benefits residents in the region, according to Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs Minister Chung Jong-hwan.
2008-11-04 19:10
Participants Join Efforts to Offset Carbon Emission
Participants Join Efforts to Offset Carbon Emission
CHANGWON ― The Ramsar Convention has not been a merely ceremonial event but an environmental festival, in which participants contributed towards reducing climate change.
2008-11-04 19:07
Ramsar Adopts Changwon Declaration
Ramsar Adopts Changwon Declaration
CHANGWON ㅡ A Korea government-led declaration envisioning a way of harmonizing humanity and nature was adopted at the close of the Ramsar Convention, Tuesday, setting five themes in conserving the world's wetlands.
2008-11-04 19:04
3 More Wetlands Will Be Conserved Under Ramsar
CHANGWON ㅡ The government will add three more wetlands in Korea to the Ramsar Convention's list for conservation next year, raising the number of Ramsar-listed wetlands here to 14.
Park Si-soo2008-11-04 18:45
Environment Is Business
Environment Is Business
``The environment is everyone's business, and that's why the Ramsar Convention for the wise use of wetland is important,'' Kim Tae-ho, governor of South Gyeongsang Province, said Monday.
Bae Ji-sook2008-11-03 17:52
Artworks Render Convention Friendly to Children
Artworks Render Convention Friendly to Children
CHANGWON ㅡ With heating discussions on wetland protection at the Changwon Exhibition Convention Center, the main venue for the Ramsar Convention, a throng of people, including toddlers and students, are also gathering here to enjoy the environment festival.
Park Si-soo2008-11-03 17:51
Put Preservation Ahead of Development
Put Preservation Ahead of Development
Destroying the environment for money will come back with even greater financial consequences, this year's Ramsar Award winner for management Denis Landenbergue of Switzerland said.
Bae Ji-sook2008-11-03 17:50
Participants Put Lessons of Ramsar Into Practice
Participants Put Lessons of Ramsar Into Practice
CHANGWON ㅡ The Ramsar Convention's endeavor to conserve the environment is not confined to the meeting itself. Participants and operators of the convention have joined together to use eco-friendly products during the session.
Park Si-soo2008-11-03 17:49
Korean Wetlands Impress Ramsar Participants
Korean Wetlands Impress Ramsar Participants
Wetlands in southern parts of Korea captured the hearts of participants at the 10th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on Wetlands. On Sunday's excursion to Ramsar-enlisted wetlands and cultural historical sites, attendees expressed satisfaction and surprise.
2008-11-02 19:47
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Bird watching
Bird watching
Bird watching: A participant at the Ramsar Convention excursion on wetlands looks through binoculars at wild birds living in Mokpo wetlands in Changnyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, Sunday. Mokpo is a part of the larger Upo wetlands, which was added to the convention’s protection list in 1998 and is considered the most popular natural wetlands in Korea. There are bean gees...
2008-11-02 19:38
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