Wonderful Wetlands are essential to global ecosystems. Wetland experts from JICA's partner countries conducted extensive studies of Japan's Kushiro Marsh, which is registered under the Ramsar Convention. The river runs through the Kushiro Marsh, which is the main arena for the training course. So, we are part of the eco-system of the wetlands.
Wetlands are low-lying areas, such as marshes and swamps, that are saturated with water.
The ordinary soil of certain parts of the area is made up of peat, which is the accumulation of partly decayed vegetation. The wetlands program is one of JICA's most unusual training courses. The training course is carried out in cooperation with the Kushiro International Wetlands Center in Kushiro, a northern Japanese city that depends on fishing for its livelihood. The main purpose of the organization is to take the initiative in developing local people-oriented activities to preserve and utilize local wetlands in a wise manner, as well as promote the protection and propagation of Japanese cranes. During the two-month course, participants from different countries have two main goals.