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Yomiuri Shimbun
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Lake Inawashiro Designated as Ramsar Site; Fukushima Pref. Lake Is Important Tundra Swan Wintering Spot
The Environment Ministry announced on Tuesday that Lake Inawashiro, an important wintering ground for tundra swans in Fukushima Prefecture, has been designated as a Ramsar site. The Ramsar Convention aims to conserve wetlands of international importance. With this designation, the total number of registered sites in Japan now stands at 54.
Japan Times
4 days ago
- Japan Times
Lake Inawashiro registered as internationally important wetland under Ramsar Convention
The Environment Ministry announced Tuesday that Lake Inawashiro in Fukushima Prefecture has been newly designated as an internationally important wetland under the Ramsar Convention. This marks the 54th wetland in the country registered under the international treaty, officially known as the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat, and the second in the prefecture following Oze, which was registered in 2005. Lake Inawashiro is roughly in the center of the prefecture, straddling the cities of Aizuwakamatsu and Koriyama and the town of Inawashiro. The designated area covers 10,960 hectares and is highly valued for attracting many tundra swans to overwinter. A registration certificate is planned to be presented to representatives of the two cities and the town at the Conference of the Contracting Parties of the Ramsar Convention in Zimbabwe, starting on July 23.
5 days ago
- General
Lake Inawashiro Registered under Ramsar Convention
News from Japan Society Jul 15, 2025 18:28 (JST) Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Environment Ministry announced Tuesday that Lake Inawashiro in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, has been newly designated as an internationally important wetland under the Ramsar Convention. This marks the 54th wetland in the country registered under the international treaty, officially known as the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat, and the second in the prefecture following Oze, which was registered in 2005. Lake Inawashiro is located roughly in the center of the prefecture, straddling the cities of Aizuwakamatsu and Koriyama and the town of Inawashiro. The designated area covers 10,960 hectares and is highly valued for attracting many tundra swans to overwinter. A registration certificate is planned to be presented to representatives of the two cities and the town at the Conference of the Contracting Parties of the Ramsar Convention in Zimbabwe, starting on July 23. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
Borneo Post
13-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Loagan Bunut touted as potential Ramsar site to boost eco-tourism
Penguang (sixth left) receives a memento from Japanie, as longhouse chieftain TR Dennis Jalin (fifth left) and others look on. MIRI (July 13): Loagan Bunut National Park holds strong potential to be nominated as Malaysia's next Ramsar site, a move that would further promote eco-tourism in the Baram region. In stating this, Sarawak Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil, said to realise this goal, collaboration between local communities, especially the Berawan people living near Loagan Bunut, and Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) is vital. 'I recently had a discussion with Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah (State Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts) and he assured me that he would be visiting Loagan Bunut soon to see for himself the area's potential,' he said when officiating at the 'Siju Festival' at Rumah Dennis Jalin in Loagan Bunut early yesterday. Penguang, the assemblyman for Marudi, also called upon residents to unite and work hand-in-hand with SFC and other government agencies in managing and preserving Loagan Bunut National Park. He added that should Loagan Bunut be successfully designated as a Ramsar site, dedicated allocations would be channelled to both SFC and the local communities to support the conservation and sustainable management of the area. 'I appeal to the Berawan community, who have been entrusted with stewardship of Loagan Bunut, to safeguard this area not only for themselves, but also for the benefit of the younger generation in the years to come.' Adding on, Penguang said as part of broader efforts to promote Logan Bunut as a tourism destination, at the launch of the Miri Heritage Trail last month, he had proposed extending the trail beyond Miri to include key historical and natural landmarks in Baram, namely Fort Hose in Marudi and Loagan Bunut. Meanwhile, SFC deputy general manager Japanie Bujang said the corporation would continue engaging with the local communities to raise awareness of the advantages of Ramsar recognition for Loagan Bunut. 'SFC believes that conservation and community development must go hand in hand. That is why we fully support the initiative to allow villagers to run booths during this festival – offering traditional dishes, forest produce and handicrafts as a means of supplementary income over the two-day event.' Japanie also expressed hope for the Siju Festival to become an annual affair. Since ratifying the Ramsar Convention – or the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat – on March 10, 1995, Malaysia has had seven wetlands recognised as Ramsar sites so far. They are Kuching Wetlands National Park in Sarawak; Lower Kinabatangan-Segama Wetlands as well as Kota Kinabalu Wetlands, in Sabah; Tanjung Piai, Pulau Kukup and Sungai Pulai, in Johor; and Tasek Bera in Pahang. Also present yesterday were Miri Resident Galong Luang, and Beluru District officer Charles Aloysius Lis. eco-tourism Loagan Bunut Penguang Manggil Ramsar
Otago Daily Times
19-06-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Panel to decide if lagoon should be opened
The Waituna Lagoon is located southeast of Invercargill within the 20,000ha Awarua-Waituna Wetland. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A Southland lagoon will be the subject of a hearing to decide if periodic openings to the sea should be allowed. Waituna Lagoon is located southeast of Invercargill next to Toetoes Bay, and forms part of an internationally significant wetland. But the area has been troubled with both high water levels and algae outbreaks in recent years due to nutrient buildup, with runoff from surrounding farmland proving an issue. A previous resource consent for opening the lagoon expired in 2022, meaning two openings in 2024 were completed under emergency powers. Last July, Environment Southland received a resource consent application from itself, Te Rūnanga o Awarua and the Department of Conservation to periodically open the lagoon to the sea. The goal was to create a regime for managing the lagoon's water levels, a report said. A total of 51 submissions were received during a public notification period, of which 42 opposed the application and wanted to be heard at a hearing. On Thursday, Environment Southland appointed three people to an independent panel to decide the application's fate — accredited hearing commissioners Mark St. Clair, Megan McKay and Dr Ian Boothroyd. Council chairman Nicol Horrell said staff had worked hard to get commissioners in place. "I think that'll be appreciated by some of the submitters, so well done." The hearing will be held at Environment Southland from July 29-31. The council has already sent the dates to relevant parties. Submitters in favour of the consent include Southland Conservation Board, Te Ao Mārama Inc and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Federated Farmers opposed it based on proposed water levels for opening, while Forest & Bird was mostly supportive but also took issue with some of the proposed levels. Waituna Lagoon is home to native birds, fish and plants. In 1976, the area became the first in New Zealand to be recognised under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international significance. ■LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
