China News Service, October 8th. Talking about China’s protection of biodiversity in recent years, Zhao Yingmin, deputy minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, stated on the 8th that at present, 90% of China’s terrestrial ecosystems and 71% of national key protected wildlife Species have been effectively protected, and the populations of endangered species such as giant pandas, crested ibis, and Asian elephants are increasing; the endangered species rescue project has been systematically implemented, and a variety of endangered wild animals and plants have been protected and restored.
Data map: giant panda.
Photo by An Yuan
On the 8th, the State Council Information Office published the white paper "China's Biodiversity Conservation" and held a press conference.
At the meeting, a reporter asked: Biodiversity is related to human well-being and is an important foundation for human survival and development.
May I ask, what efforts has China made in biodiversity conservation in recent years?
What results have been achieved?
What measures and actions will be taken in the future to further consolidate and develop the achievements of biodiversity conservation?
Zhao Yingmin responded that China’s biodiversity conservation aims to build a beautiful China, actively adapts to the new situation and new requirements, continuously strengthens and innovates biodiversity conservation measures, continues to improve the biodiversity conservation system, and forms a government-led and universal participation , Multilateral governance, and cooperation and win-win mechanisms have achieved remarkable results in promoting biodiversity conservation.
The white paper systematically expounds from four aspects, summarizing the results in ten areas.
One is to optimize the in-situ protection system.
Constructing a natural reserve system with national parks as the main body, taking the lead in proposing and implementing an ecological protection red line system internationally, clarifying priority areas for biodiversity protection, and playing an active role in maintaining habitats for important species.
At present, 90% of China's terrestrial ecosystems and 71% of national key protected wild animal and plant species are effectively protected, and the populations of endangered species such as the well-known giant panda, crested ibis, and Asian elephant are increasing.
The second is to improve the ex-situ protection system.
Continue to increase the intensity of ex-situ protection.
The endangered species rescue project has been implemented systematically, the collection and preservation of biological heritage resources has been significantly improved, and the ex-situ protection system has become more and more perfect, becoming an effective supplement to in-situ conservation, and a variety of endangered wild animals and plants have been protected and restored.
The third is to strengthen biosafety management.
Incorporate biosafety into the national safety system, promulgate and implement the "Biosafety Law", and systematically plan the construction of a national biosafety risk prevention and control and governance system.
The prevention and control mechanism for the invasion of alien species has been gradually improved, the healthy development of biotechnology, the protection and supervision of biological genetic resources have been continuously strengthened, and the national biosafety management capabilities have been continuously improved.
The fourth is to improve the quality of the ecological environment.
Implement a series of ecological protection and restoration projects, continue to increase ecological restoration efforts, and promote the protection and management of landscapes, forests, fields, lakes, sand and ice systems.
The trend of ecological deterioration has been basically curbed, the natural ecosystem is generally stable and improving, and service functions have been gradually enhanced.
Resolutely win the battle of pollution prevention and control, greatly ease the pressure on biodiversity protection, continue to improve the quality of the ecological environment, and basically construct the national ecological security barrier.
Fifth, promote green development in coordination.
Emphasize on the basis of natural carrying capacity, accelerate the transformation of economic development mode, and advocate green and low-carbon production and lifestyle.
Coordinately promote high-level biodiversity protection and high-quality development, accelerate the green transformation of industries, promote the green development process of urban and rural construction, and explore ways to realize the value of ecological products.
Sixth, improve policies and regulations.
China has elevated biodiversity conservation to a national strategy, incorporated it into mid- and long-term plans in various regions and fields, strengthened organizational leadership, improved the biodiversity policy and regulation system, and promulgated and revised more than 20 regulations including the Wildlife Protection Law and the Environmental Protection Law. Sex-related laws have adjusted the national key protected wildlife list.
Seven is to strengthen capacity guarantee.
Organize national biodiversity surveys and assessments, establish and improve biodiversity monitoring and observation networks, continue to increase capital investment and scientific research and development, and promote major biodiversity conservation projects.
Eighth is to strengthen law enforcement supervision.
Carry out the central ecological and environmental protection inspection, organize the "Green Shield" nature reserve to strengthen supervision, the "Blue Sea" marine ecological environment protection, crack down on illegal trade in wildlife and other special law enforcement actions, and continue to increase the crackdown on illegal crimes involving biodiversity Strength, always maintain a high pressure situation.
Ninth is to advocate national action.
Continue to strengthen the publicity and education of biodiversity protection and the popularization of scientific knowledge, and basically form an action system with strengthened guidance by the government, active actions by enterprises, and extensive public participation. Public participation in the protection of biodiversity has become more diverse and the degree of participation has continued to increase.
Tenth is to deepen global cooperation in biodiversity conservation.
Earnestly implement international conventions and promote the synergy of biodiversity-related conventions.
Resolutely practice multilateralism, actively carry out international cooperation, provide support and assistance within its capacity for developing countries to protect biodiversity, and strive to build a community of life on earth.
"In the next step, we will systematically plan and continue to advance. In terms of policies and regulations, we will also update the "China Biodiversity Conservation Strategy and Action Plan" (2011-2030), improve policy and institutional guarantees, and promote laws and regulations in the field of biodiversity. To formulate and revise and improve the legal system.” Zhao Yingmin pointed out that in terms of action measures, formulate and implement the Ten-Year Plan for Major Projects of Biodiversity Conservation (2021-2030), promote background surveys of priority areas for biodiversity conservation, and improve observations The internet.
Optimize and improve biodiversity protection supervision data and information platforms, etc., and comprehensively improve biodiversity protection capabilities and governance levels.