Published: 21.03.2026
Nature and Humanity: Biodiversity in the Spotlight of the Nandagang Photo Contest
China's renowned Nandagang Wetland Nature Reserve has become a hub for the world’s top wildlife photographers. The results of the prestigious international competition dedicated to this unique natural site—a crucial link in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway—have been announced.
The contest aimed to showcase not only the aesthetic beauty of nature but also the unbreakable bond between humanity and the ecosystem. The jury evaluated entries across three key categories: Birds of Nandagang, World Heritage Landscapes, and Wild Nature and the Environment.
Main Winners of the Contest:

· Grand Prix: "Sweet Home" — Chen Xiufen.

· Wild Nature and the Environment Category: "Flying Fox" — Nafis Amin.

· Birds of Nandagang Wetlands Category: "Traces of Migration" — Sun Wenfen.

· World Wetland Landscapes Category: "Tidal Money Tree" — Zhang Xiuyu.
Additionally, works by photographers such as Arghya Adhikari, Somdutt Prasad, and Lawrence Worcester received high praise from the experts. This project serves as a powerful reminder to the global community of the vital importance of biodiversity conservation for our collective future.