BEIJING: China published its first white paper on biodiversity conservation on Friday to share the nation’s achievements and experience with the globe.
Zhao Yingmin, vice-minister of ecology and environment, told a news conference held by the State Council Information Office that the white paper will build confidence in boosting the global response to address biodiversity risks.
It also aims to promote a good outcome at the upcoming COP 15, the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, to be held in Kunming, Yunnan province, from Monday to Friday, Zhao said.
He called for more efforts among the parties, including making viable goals and securing funds, techniques and talents especially for developing countries.
He added that international cooperation is needed to strengthen the sector and China would like to share its practices and ideas in biodiversity conservation through the white paper.
In 1993, the United Nations’ Convention on Biological Diversity entered into force.
As one of the first participating parties, China has achieved remarkable results.
– The Daily Mail-China Daily News exchange item
