The Population of Milu in Jiangsu Province Steadily Grows

Milu enjoys first-class state protection in China, and its population in Jiangsu has been steadily growing since the 1980s. According to the report by Xinhua Agency, in 2024, there were 825 newborn milu in Dafeng milu National Nature Reserve, and the number of milu population grew to more than 8,200, of which more than 3,500 were in the wild milu population.

Source: Dongming LI

China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) has long been committed to international cooperation, contributing the strength of Chinese social organizations to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Agenda.

It was established in 1985, initially set to receive the gifts of dozens of Milu deers (Elaphurus davidianus) from the Duke of Bedford in the United Kingdom to China (Milu is a native species of China that had become locally extinct a hundred years ago). It was initiated and founded by three then vice-chairpersons of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), forming the "China Milu Foundation," which later evolved into the predecessor of the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation. In 1992, scientists from CBCGDF served as scientific advisors to the Chinese government, contributing their expertise to the negotiations for China's accession to the CBD Convention. Their valuable insights and knowledge played an important role in shaping China's approach to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

 

After 39 years of dedicated growth and progress, CBCGDF has emerged as a trailblazer among Chinese social organizations, extending its reach beyond national borders and actively participating in global environmental governance. Headquartered in Beijing, the Foundation has attained the status of an observer in some United Nations conventions, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), as well as CITES, IPBES, and IPCC. Additionally, the CBCGDF holds accreditation as an organization with the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It has also secured membership in renowned bodies such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Earth BioGenome Project, the Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN), among others. Supported by the People, CBCGDF consistently engages and contributes on the global stage, assuming an active role in advancing sustainable development for humanity and safeguarding the health and prosperity of our planet.

 

The vision of CBCGDF is to "Make this a better world for all life," as encouraged by Dr Jane Goodall. Renowned international initiatives launched by the organisation including the "Clean Internet for Conophytum" campaign, the "Madagascar Crisis Aid" project, "Empowering Love for Pakistan" (a collaboration with the United Nations Refugee Agency to raise funds for sustainable livelihoods for refugees), the South-South Biodiversity Science Project (SSBSP), the "Ecological Belt and Road Initiative" (EBRs), the "Carbon Equality for All" advocacy, and the call for celebrities to "Stop Collecting Rosewood," among others.

Edited by: YJ
Reviewed By: Maggie
Contact: v10@cbcgdf.org; +8617319454776

 

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