CBCGDF Proposes National Bat Conservation Action Plan for Upcoming China's Two Sessions 2025

The China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) is actively preparing a proposal for China's Two Sessions in 2025, advocating for the development of a national bat conservation action plan. This proposal aims to raise awareness and prioritize the conservation of bats in China.


photo credit: Zhou Chong, CBCGDF-CCAfa at Lianyungnag

Bats play a crucial role in natural ecosystems, acting as pollinators, seed dispersers, and insect controllers. However, due to widespread misconceptions, a lack of research, and other complex factors, bats have long been misunderstood and undervalued. The public's negative perceptions and fear of bats have hindered efforts to understand their ecological importance and implement necessary conservation measures.


photo credit: Zhou Chong, CBCGDF-CCAfa at Lianyungnag

While there are 1,483 known bat species worldwide, research on bats in China is relatively limited. No comprehensive studies have been conducted on bat migration, population status, geographic distribution, habitat requirements, endangerment levels, and conservation measures in China.

Currently, 143 bat species have been identified in China, but none are listed in China's National List of Key Protected Wild Animals. Only eight bat species are included in the updated 2023 List of Terrestrial Wildlife with Important Ecological, Scientific, and Social Value.

The CBCGDF's proposal seeks to address this knowledge gap and advocate for stronger protection measures for bats. Key points of the draft proposal include conducting comprehensive bat surveys, establishing a national monitoring system, developing a national action plan, raising public awareness, and fostering international collaboration.

According to Linda Wong，Deputy Secretary-General of the CBCGDF, bats play a crucial role in ecosystems, providing essential ecosystem services. However, as nocturnal creatures, their habitat and survival needs are often overlooked. To address this, CBCGDF launched the Bat Conservation Action Network (BCAN) on June 20, 2023, aiming to mainstream biodiversity conservation, raise public awareness of bats, and promote science-based conservation decision-making.

Over the past 10 years, CBCGDF has actively contributed to China's sustainable development by providing advice on biodiversity conservation and informing scientific decision-making processes.

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

 

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