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Invasive alien species (IAS) are animals and plants that are introduced accidentally or deliberately into a natural environment where they are not normally found, with serious negative consequences for their new environment. To combat I nvasive A lien S pecies ,  the European Union introduced a regulation in 2015 targeting these species. Currently, 88 species - 41 plants and 47 animals - are listed as IAS of EU concern. The regulation includes measures to prevent their introduction, contain their spread through early detection and rapid eradication, and impose trade bans. Preventing the introduction of IAS is far more manageable and economical than addressing their extensive damage. Reported by YJ Reviewed by Maggie Contact: v10@cbcgdf.org; +8617319454776 Contribution Do you know? We rely on crowd-funding and donations. You have the opportunity to help an international movement to advance biodiversity conservation. Donate TODAY to power up the movement to make it a better world for...

Bats, the second largest group of mammals, have long captured the curiosity of scientists and conservationists alike. However, human's understanding of these unique flying mammals and the measures in place to protect them remain woefully insufficient across the globe. Recognizing the urgent need for action, the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) initiated the Bat Conservation Action Network (BCAN) on June 20, 2023. This species-protection initiative aims to mainstream biodiversity conservation, enhance media and public awareness about the importance of bat protection, and support informed policy-making. Furthermore, the initiative seeks to advance the development of a national bat protection action plan in China. Bats wintering in a discarded cave. Photo by CBCGDF CCAfa Zhou Chong. Bats play a vital role in ecosystems, from controlling insect populations to pollinating plants. Despite their critical contributions to biodiversity and the enviro...

  Water resources are an important foundation for sustainable urban development. The 2023 United Nations World Water Development Report, jointly released by UNESCO and UN-Water, points out that 2 to 3 billion people in the world are suffering from water shortages. If international cooperation in this field is not strengthened, the water shortage problem will become more and more serious in the coming decades, especially in urban areas.   A river channel refers to the route through which river water flows, and is also a channel for water to be discharged from the land surface. Compared with the water production, water delivery process and cost of tap water, river water as a natural water source has significant advantages. It can be used in areas such as garden irrigation and road washing, effectively reducing the use of tap water, alleviating the problem of water shortage in urban areas, and reducing the cost of water delivery and production as well as energy consumption and ca...

  With the development of social economy, tourism has gradually become an important part of economic growth. Tourism can not only promote the development of local economy, but also bring many social values and influences. At the same time, it inevitably causes negative environmental impacts on our homeland. With the exposure of many problems, responsible tourism has become a tourism development concept strongly advocated by various countries. This article mainly starts from the background of the concept of responsible tourism, and tells the origin of responsible tourism, the way of responsible tourism, and the impact and significance of responsible tourism.   Tourism refers to the activities of tourists leaving their daily residence and going to other regions or countries for visits, sightseeing, leisure or adventure. For many countries and regions, tourism income is one of the important sources of economy. Tourism can drive local employment, promote economic development and i...

On December 10, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced the successful conclusion of the third national census and collection campaign for crop germplasm resources. This campaign, which was large-scale, extensive in coverage, and involved a large number of participants, thoroughly inventoried the country's germplasm resources of crops, livestock, and aquaculture, collecting 139,000 samples of crop germplasm resources, nearly 90% of which are local varieties. All these resources have been handed over to the national repository for long-term strategic preservation and can be accessed for breeding and production needs.   The census was conducted from March 2021 to 2023. It covered the fields of crops, livestock, and aquaculture, with the aquaculture germplasm resources census being conducted for the first time. The survey identified the status of 33 types of livestock and 1,018 varieties of germplasm resources. The number of varieties of pigs, sheep, chickens...

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investment principles have garnered increasing global attention. As a key indicator of a company’s capacity for sustainable development, ESG not only relates to the growth of the enterprise itself but is also closely linked to the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among these, biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation are two core issues that ESG focuses on. In mid-January 2025, at the annual review meeting of the ESG Working Committee of the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (China Green Development Foundation, or CBCGDF), Zhou Jinfeng emphasized the importance of guiding corporate and societal sustainable development with the worldview and methodology of the era of ecological civilization. He also highlighted the need to establish a China-specific and scientifically rigorous ESG information disclosure system. By adopting nature-based solutions (NbS), he proposed an eff...