New conservation project aims to restore wetlands in Australia
新的保育計畫旨在恢復澳洲的濕地
In January 2026, the Australian government launched the ambitious Shorebird and Wetland Habitat (SaWH) program.
2026年1月，澳洲政府啟動了一項雄心勃勃的「濱鳥與濕地棲息地（SaWH）」計畫。
By focusing on areas like the Lower Murray River, this project represents a shift toward active management rather than simple preservation.
透過專注於下墨累河（Lower Murray River）等地區，該計畫象徵著從單純的保育轉向主動管理。
Often called the "kidneys of the planet," wetlands are vital for water filtration and flood mitigation.
濕地常被稱為「地球的腎臟」，對於水質過濾和減緩洪水至關重要。
They also serve as "blue carbon" powerhouses, helping Australia combat climate change.
它們同時也是「藍碳（blue carbon）」的動力中心，協助澳洲對抗氣候變遷。
Partnerships between government agencies, NGOs, and First Nations groups, such as the Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal Corporation, are central to success.
政府機構、非政府組織與原住民團體（如恩加林傑里原住民公司）之間的夥伴關係是成功的關鍵。
By integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge with modern science and citizen science volunteers, these efforts aim to reverse years of degradation caused by agriculture and invasive species.
透過將傳統生態知識（Traditional Ecological Knowledge，簡稱TEK）與現代科學及公民科學志工結合，這些努力旨在扭轉因農業和入侵物種多年來造成的退化。
Protecting these biodiversity hotspots is essential, as they provide sanctuary for native species and migratory shorebirds that travel thousands of kilometres.
保護這些生物多樣性的熱點至關重要，因為它們為本土物種及遷徙數千公里的濱鳥提供了棲身之所。
Through this modern, collaborative approach, Australia is taking a significant step toward ensuring its vital wetlands remain resilient for future generations.
透過這種現代化、協作式的方法，澳洲正邁出重要的一步，確保其關鍵濕地能為後代子孫保持韌性。
