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Our wetlands: Where the wild Yellow River meets the sea

CGTN

01:31

Rising in Qinghai Province, northwest China, the Yellow River winds through nine provinces and autonomous regions before reaching the sea in east China's Shandong.

Laden with sediment, its muddy waters deposit vast amounts of silt, gradually extending the coastline by about two kilometers each year.

Over time, this process has given rise to the Yellow River Delta wetland, the youngest land formation in China.

World Wetlands Day

February 2, 2025, marks the 29th World Wetlands Day, with the theme "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future."

Wetlands are among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth, supporting 40 percent of all known species while playing a crucial role in climate resilience, disaster protection and economic stability.

They store carbon, buffer against floods and droughts, and sustain millions of livelihoods.

Yet, wetlands face threats from pollution, invasive species, and degradation. Their protection and restoration are vital for biodiversity, sustainable development and achieving climate goals.

By integrating wetlands into urban planning, climate policies and disaster risk strategies, we can ensure a more resilient and sustainable future for both people and nature.

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(Cover: The Yellow River Delta wetland in Dongying City, Shandong Province, east China, June 29, 2020. /VCG)

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