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China Drives Biodiversity Goals: 21/27 Targets Met
7 Sep
Summary
- China made significant progress on 21 of 27 national targets.
- Over 30% of land now under ecological red lines.
- Kunming Biodiversity Fund supports 45 developing countries.
China has announced considerable advancements in fulfilling the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, reporting success in 21 of its 27 national objectives. These achievements have been made over the past year, relative to the framework's 2030 targets.
Key to this progress is the establishment of ecological red lines, now encompassing over 30 percent of China's landmass. This measure effectively protects critical habitats, leading to improved threat statuses for numerous wild species and steady population increases for endangered ones.
Beyond domestic initiatives, China actively engages in global biodiversity governance. The nation established the Kunming Biodiversity Fund, which has already funded 31 projects across 45 developing countries, demonstrating a commitment to international cooperation in conservation.
