Common elements,deficiencies,and optimization suggestions of biodiversity conservation policies in China
Background & Aim:China has formulated policies for biodiversity conservation,which have helped to advance and normalize biodiversity conservation on a broad scale.However,the national biodiversity conservation provisions are somewhat ambiguous,and certain municipal governments have subsequently released their own biodiversity protection policies.This paper aims to review the common elements and deficiencies in biodiversity conservation policies in China.It suggests improvements based on the current situation of biodiversity conservation in China.Review results:By analyzing 40 biodiversity conservation policy documents,we draw the following conclusions:(1)Research,monitoring,assessment,conservation space optimization,oversight,governance,and safeguard measures are common components found in the selected biodiversity conservation policy texts.(2)Some provincial and municipal biodiversity protection regulations have their own characteristics and provide specific implementation plans for biodiversity protection.(3)The majority of province-level and city-level biodiversity conservation policies face issues with evasive monitoring,assessment,and investigation;conflicting views on balancing development and conservation over spatial demarcation;relatively homogenous supervisory and governance measures;and a deficiency of relevant and practical safeguards.Recommendations:It is suggested that the following factors should be addressed when modifying and strengthening biodiversity conservation policies in the future;(1)Establishing an effective biodiversity inquiry,monitoring,and assessment mechanism;(2)Integrating the principle of sustainable development into the spatial delineation of biological resources conservation;(3)Developing a multifaceted and comprehensive biodiversity monitoring and governance mechanism;and(4)To create and improve safeguards that are relevant to the local circumstances.
biodiversity conservationsupervision and administrationprotected areaecological corridorsustainable development principle
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