中新网杭州4月30日电(林波 曹丹)5月1日，中国首个国家湿地公园——杭州西溪国家湿地公园(下称"西 溪湿地")将迎来开园20周年。4月30日，湿地保护国际研讨会在杭州举行，多国专家学者齐聚，共探湿 地保护。 据杭州市人民政府副市长宦金元介绍，西溪湿地智慧化管理平台正探索水、土、气、生物等多维度感 知，开展天空地一体化监测，助力杭州打造数字湿地标杆。 "西溪湿地给我留下了很深的印象，特别是研学路线的开发。"巴拿马驻华大使雷鸣受访时表示，湿地保 护是一个重要的环境问题，他认为西溪湿地的教育方式很"赞"，"巴拿马拥有广阔湿地生态系统，西溪 湿地探索出了一条生态优先、绿色发展的道路，对巴拿马以及全世界都有重要借鉴意义"。 截至目前，中国湿地面积稳定在5635万公顷以上，被认定为国际重要湿地总数达82处，居世界前列。众 多国家湿地公园成为中国履行《湿地公约》责任与义务的重要载体。 现场，《湿地公约》秘书处副秘书长杰伊·奥尔德斯认为，中国在湿地保护与可持续利用方面取得了瞩 目成就，成功举办了《湿地公约》第十四届缔约方大会，为全球湿地保护注入新的动力，并在推动《湿 地公约》实施方面给予有力支持。 下一步，中国国家林业和草 ...

Core Viewpoint - The event on April 18 marks the launch of the 2025 Shandong Wetland Protection Awareness Week and the 56th Earth Day, aimed at promoting the importance of wetland protection and raising public awareness about relevant laws and regulations [1][4]. Group 1: Importance of Wetlands - Wetlands are referred to as "the source of life" and "the kidney of the Earth," recognized for their rich biodiversity and crucial roles in flood prevention, climate regulation, water conservation, and global carbon cycling [4]. - The event featured stories from local conservationists, highlighting the significance of wetland and bird protection [4]. Group 2: Legislative and Policy Framework - The "Shandong Wetland Protection Regulations," effective from December 1 of the previous year, designate the third week of April each year as "Provincial Wetland Protection Awareness Week" [4]. - Shandong has implemented wetland protection and restoration projects in key areas such as the Yellow River Delta and South Four Lakes, with over 700,000 acres of wetland restored since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan [4]. Group 3: Achievements and Future Plans - Shandong has established 2 international important wetlands, 2 national important wetlands, and over 200 provincial-level wetland parks, with Dongying and Jining recognized as "International Wetland Cities" [4]. - The Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve has been designated as China's first World Natural Heritage site, enhancing the region's influence as an "International Wetland City" [5]. - The province aims to further promote wetland protection concepts and foster a collective effort for ecological safety, contributing to the construction of a beautiful Shandong and supporting green, low-carbon, high-quality development [5].