Modelling of A Wetland Through Sustainable Development

This project deals with management policies toward sustainable development in a wetland. Wetlands are fragile ecosystems and constitute a great potential for economic, cultural, scientific, and recreational value to human life. Conservation and effective utilisation of natural resources can be achieved under sustainable development practices. Achievement of these goals requires well understanding of system under study so a holistic point of view is to be adopted. The geographical location of the region is in Temperate Climate Belt and consists of a shallow lake and its surrounding, an important nesting place for bird species. Fishing is a commercial activity. Ultimate goal of the project is to seek balance between ecosystem and human activities in order to secure a continuous improvement in well-being of the inhabitants while improving or at least maintaining the ecosystem. To this end, a system dynamics model of the wetland system will be constructed to analyse policy alternatives. 1