The Colombo Wetland Guardians project engages young leaders aged 14–24 living around the Colombo Wetland Complex in hands-on learning, leadership development, and advocacy, empowering them to become informed and motivated stewards of Colombo’s urban wetlands. The project is funded by the Wetland Link International Small Grants Initiative and is supported by Eversheds Sutherland and The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT).