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Luc Hoffmann Medal

Congratulations to Richard Kingsford for his award of the Wetlands International Luc Hoffmann Medal for excellence in wetland science and management.

Professor Richard Kingsford won this award for excellence in wetland research, especially in waterbird and wetland ecology, and for outstanding communications, team work and collaboration worldwide for the active promotion of wetland conservation and wise use.

Criteria were:

Excellence in scientific research: has displayed excellence in any field of wetland research, as demonstrated by key research papers and publications, or significant technological advances.
Excellence in communication, education and/or public awareness: has played a significant role in the advancement and dissemination of wetland knowledge, and/or significantly raised public awareness of wetland science and/or conservation.
Excellence in wetland management: has played a significant role in the conservation and wise use of wetlands, and/or has shown administrative excellence in dealing with wetland management.

Richard will receive the medal at the awards ceremony on the 6th of November at the meeting of the Association of Members of Wetlands International, Shaoxing City, China.