China has unveiled an ambitious plan to restore at least 30 percent of its degraded terrestrial, inland-water, coastal, and marine ecosystems by 2030. This initiative highlights the country's dedication to environmental conservation and biodiversity preservation.
Under the biodiversity conservation plan released by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, nature reserves, primarily in the form of national parks, will cover approximately 18 percent of China's total land area by 2030. Additionally, the plan designates \"red lines\" for special ecological conservation zones, encompassing at least 150,000 square kilometers of China's marine territory.
The comprehensive strategy outlines measures across various priority areas, including the implementation of robust laws and regulations, increasing public awareness, fostering social participation, and enhancing monitoring and evaluation processes. These steps are aimed at ensuring the timely and effective fulfillment of the conservation objectives.
China boasts rich biodiversity, being home to more than 10 percent of all terrestrial vertebrate species worldwide and over 36,000 species of higher plants. In recent years, the country has strengthened its natural land protection system, resulting in an increasing number of wildlife habitats falling under national protection thanks to this national conservation initiative.
This significant commitment not only underscores China's role in global environmental efforts but also sets a precedent for sustainable development and biodiversity conservation on an international scale.
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