Reverse the hidden loss of China’s wetlands

Reverse the hidden loss of China's wetlands 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of China's accession to the Ramsar Convention, the international treaty for wetland conservation and wise use.News headlines celebrate recent increases in the total area of protected wetlands [e.g., (1)], but focusing on total extent masks decline in specific wetland types.Despite some progress, the degradation of many Chinese wetlands habitats continues.Renewed efforts, supported by more international collaboration, are required to protect the nation's remaining wetland environments.