China Biodiversity Conservation Strategy and Action Plan (2023-2030) : Threats to Biodiversity

 On January 18, 2024, the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment took a monumental step forward by releasing the "China Biodiversity Protection Strategy and Action Plan (2023-2030)." This crucial document has caught the attention of the International Department of the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF). There're somes pages shed light on the pressing challenges faced by China's diverse ecosystems.

 

In alignment with global concerns, China's biodiversity confronts a multitude of threats including habitat loss, resource overuse, pollution, invasive species, and climate change. These challenges have triggered various degrees of degradation and loss across ecosystems, species, and genetic diversity.

 

China's ecosystems stand on fragile ground, with forests lacking stability and grasslands showing signs of degradation. Desertification and soil erosion persist, impacting rivers, wetlands, and lakes, resulting in diminished ecological functionality and widespread reduction in natural shorelines.

 

The assessment from the "China Biodiversity Red List" paints a concerning picture, revealing that a significant proportion of higher plants and vertebrates face the risk of extinction. Among them, 4088 higher plant species (10.39% of the assessed total) and 1050 vertebrate species (22.02% of the assessed total) are under threat.

 

As industrialization, urbanization, and changing agricultural practices continue, the risk of local genetic resource varieties disappearing intensifies. Population dynamics and regional distributions are in constant flux, leading to a noticeable decline in wild relatives of cultivated plants, posing increased challenges in their conservation.

 


The release of the "China Biodiversity Protection Strategy and Action Plan" signifies the Ministry's commitment to addressing urgent threats to its diverse ecosystems. This proactive approach not only reflects a national imperative but also positions China as a leader in global biodiversity conservation efforts.

 

 

Reported by Wendy

Editor: Maggie

Contact: v10@cbcgdf.org; +8617319454776

 

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