Bat Conservation Action - A Crucial Step Towards Biodiversity Protection | Motion to IUCN WCC 2025

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 environment, bats are often misunderstood and overlooked in conservation efforts. BCAN is dedicated to bridging this gap. Through this initiative, the CBCGDF aims not only to protect bat populations but also to elevate the broader discourse surrounding species preservation in China and beyond.

Fox bats in Sri Lanka. © Guo Keng (CBCGDF Expert) |OceanWetlands

In January 2025, CBCGDF's Deputy Secretary-General Linda Wong worked with experts from the United Nations’ Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Energy Task Force (ETF) on a motion which has been submitted to the upcoming World Conservation Congress (WCC). This motion, the result of extensive international cooperation, advocates for greater attention and resources dedicated to the conservation of bats and their habitats globally. It calls for preventing population impacts of wind energy facilities on bats. With the collective efforts of multiple IUCN members and experts, this motion has officially submitted and is poised to further integrate bat conservation into international nature conservation frameworks.

(Please note: This article is a routine work record. It is based on meeting minutes and is for information only.)

Reported by Wendy
Reviewed by YJ
Contact: v10@cbcgdf.org; +8617319454776

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