In a significant move towards urban sustainability, the city of Cordoba, Spain, has inaugurated a new urban wetland in the Parque del Canal. This innovative project is designed to enhance biodiversity and promote environmental education.
The wetland features over 2,000 native aquatic plants, representing 20 Iberian species, including floating, marsh, and submerged plants. These plants are distributed across six artificial islands, creating a functional aquatic ecosystem within an area of 900 square meters.
This initiative is not merely an ornamental pond but a complex system capable of naturally purifying water, cooling the urban microclimate, and serving as a carbon sink. It aligns with the sustainability goals of Agenda 2030 and the Nature Restoration Law.
The wetland will also serve as a vital habitat, attracting insectivorous bats and urban birds, which play a crucial role in biological pest control. The project aims to foster a more resilient city, where green infrastructure is a key tool for human well-being and nature conservation.