The Lhalu Wetland National Nature Reserve in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, has officially been recognized by the World Record Certification Agency (WRCA) as the world's highest-altitude urban natural wetland, authorities announced on Dec 20 in Lhasa. [Photo by Palden Nyima/chinadaily.com.cn]

In recent years, rigorous ecological protection efforts — including scientific planning, meticulous management, and stringent supervision — have greatly enhanced the wetland's ecological functions and biodiversity, it added.

This international certification underscores the region's accomplishments in promoting ecological civilization and provides a crucial reference for the global community on preserving high-altitude wetlands.