KIWC hosts JICA Country-focused Training on the Anzali Wetland Ecological Management Project Phase II as part of an ecological management project organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for Iran’s Anzali Wetland. The training was provided in various parts of Japan from 9 October to 22 October, 2016. The course was attended by 7 high government officials from Iran who are involved in wetland ecological management and basin control.
From 12 October to 15 October, the training was provided in the Kushiro region. The participants visited the Kushiro Wetland and neighboring facilities. They learned about a nature restoration project being implemented for the wetland and canoe tour operation on the wetland.
KIWC hosted a lecture to highlight the history, conservation and wise use of the Kushiro Wetland. At the Kushiro Marsh Observatory, the Onnenai Boardwalk and the Institute for Raptor Biomedicine Japan, the participants were provided with commentary on the facilities’ roles in the wetland and their operation and they actively asked questions. They also visited Shibecha High School, where the students explained about their Kushiro Wetland Nature Restoration Project, which is making a concerted effort to conserve wetlands and promote technical development for that purpose
A discussion and exchange session was held on 15 October to roundup the training in Kushiro with the attendance of KIWC staff, local residents and local government officials involved in the conservation of the wetland. The attendees engaged in lively discussions with the participants. Finally, the KIWC Secretary General wrapped up the session with some general comments, highlighting hopes for the development of exchanges and collaboration among people involved in the conservation of the Kushiro Wetland and the Anzali Wetland in the future.
This training was run by Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. under commission from JICA.