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AuthorAllahyari, Mohammad Sadegh
AuthorMarzban, Soroush
AuthorGonzalez-Ollauri, Alejandro
AuthorNazari, Elham
AuthorBen Hassen, Tarek
AuthorSurujlal, Jhalukpreya
Available date2024-02-11T08:55:50Z
Publication Date2023-01-01
Publication NameFrontiers in Environmental Science
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1277154
CitationAllahyari MS, Marzban S, Gonzalez-Ollauri A, Nazari E, Ben Hassen T and Surujlal J (2024) Unlocking the power of public awareness: paving the way for sustainable wetland management in Anzali, Iran. Front. Environ. Sci. 11:1277154. doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2023.1277154
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AbstractThe Anzali Wetland, located in the Guilan Province of Iran, is a vital ecosystem with significant ecological value. However, it faces numerous environmental challenges due to pollution, habitat degradation, and unsustainable resource use. This paper aims to assess the awareness and perceptions of local communities regarding the Anzali Wetland, Iran, and its management and how these factors might influence the implementation of the CEPA program. A quantitative survey based on a structured questionnaire was designed and administered to local communities within the wetland’s watershed. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results indicate that local communities have limited knowledge about the wetland, often associating it solely with Anzali Lagoon. Despite this lack of awareness, most participants recognize the wetland’s importance in conserving wildlife. Further, participants identified domestic and industrial wastewater pollution as the most significant threat to the wetland. Additionally, education at the school level, the Internet, and virtual networks were perceived as effective means of raising awareness among the local population. The study highlights the importance of increasing public participation and interaction among different social groups to enhance awareness of the wetland’s value and environmental issues. It also emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts among stakeholders in wetland management and policy-making, including government agencies and civil organizations. By examining the significance of public awareness in the Iranian context, the study provides unique insights into wetland conservation efforts in a specific geographical and ecological setting. Furthermore, by considering the perceptions and opinions of these stakeholders, the study offers a holistic understanding of the diverse perspectives and interests related to wetland conservation, which adds depth and richness to the analysis.
SponsorThe author(s) declare financial support was received for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article. Guilan Department of Environment. Open Access funding provided by the Qatar National Library.
Languageen
PublisherFrontiers Media
SubjectAnzali Wetland
CEPA program
Guilan province
Iran Anzali Wetland
public awareness
wetland conservation
TitleUnlocking the power of public awareness: paving the way for sustainable wetland management in Anzali, Iran
TypeArticle
Volume Number11
ESSN2296-665X
dc.accessType Open Access


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