【经济日报】世界生物圈保护区大会将首次在中国举办

Group 1 - The fifth World Biosphere Reserve Congress will be held in Hangzhou from September 22 to 25, marking the first time this event is hosted in Asia and featuring the widest participation from UNESCO member states in a decade [1] - China currently has 34 World Biosphere Reserves, the highest number in Asia, and aims to leverage the upcoming congress to enhance international cooperation in ecological governance and technology [1] - The Chinese government is focusing on integrating and optimizing natural protected areas to address issues such as ecosystem fragmentation and wildlife habitat loss [1] Group 2 - The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs emphasizes a balanced approach to fisheries development, focusing on both protection and development, which has helped to curb the decline of marine fishery resources [2] - The biodiversity of indigenous fish species in the Yangtze River has shown signs of recovery, with 344 species monitored from 2021 to 2024, an increase of 36 species compared to the pre-fishing ban period [2]