Shanghai Disney Resort Marks Earth Day with Annual Nature Conservation Forum Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated Earth Day on Wednesday with its annual nature conservation forum, reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. The event, held as part of the resort’s Earth Month initiatives, featured the “ourHOME” Nature Conservation Forum in collaboration with National Geographic. This year’s forum highlighted global conservation efforts and showcased the resort’s ongoing ecological projects. A key highlight of the celebration was the release of a research report titled “Creating an Urban Wetland Ecosystem: A Case Study of Shanghai Disney Resort’s Wishing Star Park.” Based on 11 years of bird observation data collected since 2015, the report documents significant progress in biodiversity within the park. As of March, over 133 bird species and 62,000 individual birds have been recorded in Wishing Star Park, with approximately 90 percent of bird populations either maintaining stable numbers or showing growth. The forum featured expert speakers, including National Geographic explorer and marine biologist Asha de Vos, who shared insights on blue and sperm whales, revealing complex communication systems and social structures among these marine mammals. National Geographic explorer Huang Qiaowen discussed her decade-long research on human-wildlife coexistence, emphasizing the role of leopards as “umbrella species” whose protection supports broader ecosystem health. To engage younger audiences, student representatives from the second Youth Environmental Inspiration Program attended the event. Their projects, selected from over 100 submissions, focused on energy-saving innovations and environmental observations from diverse perspectives. The celebration likewise included an eco-market with more than 30 booths promoting sustainable practices and green lifestyle choices. The Earth Day activities align with broader milestones, including the 30th anniversary of the Disney Conservation Fund and the 10th anniversary of the bird-monitoring program at Wishing Star Park. These initiatives reflect Shanghai Disney Resort’s long-term dedication to conservation, education and community involvement in environmental protection.
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