"World Wetlands Day" commemorates the signing of the "Convention on Wetlands" also called "Ramsar Convention" in Ramsar, Iran on 2 February 1971. Every year of 2 February, contracting parties from all over the world have held a series of educational activities to celebrate this meaningful day, while encouraging the public to aware the importance of wetland conservation and learn more about wetland habitats and wildlife.
To celebrate the coming "World Wetlands Day 2010", Hong Kong Wetland Park of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will organise a series of educational and promotional activities under the theme "Wetlands, Biodiversity and Climate Change" throughout October 2009 to February 2010. This series of events are in line with Ramsar Convention's "Communication, Education, Participation and Awareness (CEPA)" programme to promote a wise use of wetland resources.
For more information about Mai Po and the Inner Deep Bay Ramsar Site and the past World Wetlands Day Hong Kong Celebration Events, please visit:
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 Large-scaled reedbed provides food and shelter for numerous organisms
 Gei Wais provide food for coastal area in Southeast Asia
 Many birds rely on wetland for feeding
 Staff of the Park leads school children to learn more on wetlands
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