【新华社】和谐共生！世界生物圈保护区大会首次在中国举办

Core Points - The Fifth World Biosphere Reserve Congress opened on September 22 in Hangzhou, marking the first time the event is held in Asia and involving the widest participation from UNESCO member states [3][4] - The event emphasizes the balance between biodiversity conservation and human livelihoods, a principle rooted in the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) program initiated by UNESCO in 1971 [4][5] - China has 34 nature reserves included in the global biosphere reserve network, ranking first in Asia, showcasing its commitment to ecological conservation and sustainable development [4] Group 1 - The congress aims to discuss the "UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Program and its World Biosphere Reserve Network Hangzhou Strategic Action Plan (2026-2035)" and release the "Hangzhou Declaration" to outline a development blueprint for global ecological governance [4][5] - The Chinese Biosphere Reserve Network (CBRN), established in 1993, now includes 214 members, making it the largest national collaborative platform for implementing the MAB program globally [4] - The congress highlights the role of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and biotechnology, in addressing global ecological challenges [4] Group 2 - The Chinese Academy of Sciences, as the chair unit of the National Committee for Man and the Biosphere in China, provides strong scientific support for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development [5] - The Secretary-General of the UNESCO MAB program, Antonio Abreu, noted that China's biosphere reserves increasingly reflect the vision of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, and China's experiences are valuable for international sharing [4]