Goals of Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and solutions by China’s Biosphere Reserve Network

Authors

Guangchun LEI, School of Wetland Science, Yancheng Normal University, Yancheng 224007, China; School of Ecology and Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, ChinaFollow

Keywords

biodiversity; multi-environmental agreement; man and biosphere reserve; smart management; solutions

Document Type

Academic Progress and Strategic Thinking

Abstract

Biodiversity is the core element of earth life system, and it is also the source of food, drinking water, health, security, and social welfare for people. Biodiversity contains critical genetic resources that help people to response to future uncertainties, in particular, hold solutions to climate change. However, due to population outbreak, technology advancement, and unsustainable production and consumption, the earth ecosystem has been under significant development pressure, which indicated by human ecological footprint of 170% that earth ecosystem can provide, which led to continuous loss of biodiversity. If such trend continues, the sixth massive biodiversity extinction will unavoidable. This study reviewed global biodiversity conservation theory and practices, and concludes that Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, had been fully taken lessons from global protected areas development, “Half Earth” proposal, global biodiversity hotspots, global eco-region planning, as well as the relevance of global inter-governmental agreements. It has been considered as the best solution to reverse global biodiversity loss at this stage. China’s Biosphere Reserve Network has played key role in delivering Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, including that (1) explored and implemented tools and solutions for mainstreaming and implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework; (2) developed harmonized development models with local communities and expanded area based other effective conservation measures; and (3) technology innovation to enable effective monitoring and managing the implementation of Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

First page

1536

Last Page

1545

Language

Chinese

Publisher

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Recommended Citation

LEI, Guangchun (2024) "Goals of Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and solutions by China’s Biosphere Reserve Network," Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version): Vol. 40 : Iss. 9 , Article 9.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3724/j.issn.1000-3045.20250819005
Available at: https://bulletinofcas.researchcommons.org/journal/vol40/iss9/9