Wetlands: Nurturing Both People and Nature for a Sustainable Future! - IRCEF

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Interreligious civil environmental forum of Eastern Europe

Wetlands: Nurturing Both People and Nature for a Sustainable Future!

“Wetlands are for the benefit of people and nature!” was the motto of an environmental event for young ecologists at PADIUN dedicated to World Wetlands Day. The main goal of the educational environmental lesson was to raise awareness among young people about the importance of these unique environments in nature. Everyone must understand that wetlands can play a key role in addressing climate change-related issues. Oksana Kremin, an expert of the Interreligious and Civil Environmental Forum of Eastern Europe (IRCEF), enlightened young nature enthusiasts about the significance of wetlands. She emphasized that wetlands not only purify surface waters but also absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide. Moreover, wetlands serve as a habitat for many rare species of fauna and flora. Through presentation materials, the children gained a deeper understanding of wetland biodiversity, the importance of conservation, and the Ramsar sites in the Transcarpathian region. These sites include the “Ozirny – Brebeneskul tract” spanning 1656.91 hectares, “Atak – Borzhavske” track covering 283.4 hectares, “Narcissus Valley” spanning 256.0 hectares, “Chorne Bahno” spanning 15.0 hectares, and others.

The event continued with an engaging environmental intellectual competition. Students composed proverbs, constructed food chains, solved anagrams, identified animals and plants based on descriptions, and participated in a thematic quiz. Special attention was given to the importance of protecting wetland birds such as swans, mallards, herons, common kingfishers, and waders.

As a result of the event, an information poster about wetland inhabitants was created. We hope that this celebration will contribute to the development of environmentally friendly behavior among young residents. It is essential for the future of our planet that we acknowledge the importance of stopping the destruction and restoring wetland ecosystems, protecting freshwater sources, and using water efficiently. We invite everyone to join the World Wetlands Day awareness campaign!

The event was held within the framework of cooperation between the Interreligious and Civil Environmental Forum of Eastern Europe (IRCEF) headed by Olexander Bokotey) and the German Nature Conservation Union (NABU Bundesverband, NABU International), project coordinators Ivan Tymofeiev (NABU), and Nataliya Kulya (IRCEF).

Oksana Kremin,

Head of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection at PADIUN and IRCEF expert

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