On 22 May 2007, the International Day for Biological Diversity, Nagoya City and Geelong City formed a wetland partnership.
As part of the Nagoya-Geelong Wetland Partnership Human Exchange Project, Nagoya sends high school students from year 7 to 10 to Geelong once every two years. The students learn about Geelong’s efforts in wetland conservation and utilisation, and deepen their understanding with the local people.
Although the program was temporarily suspended due to the impact of COVID-19, it resumed this year for the first time in six years.
While in Geelong, the students engaged in educational activities at wetlands and beaches, learning about conservation efforts from city officials and local activity groups. They also had the opportunity to observe and study wetland creatures with local primary school students.
CLAIR Sydney facilitated communications with the host institutions, accompanying and providing support during their visits.
CLAIR Sydney will continue to support exchanges by local governments.
