Core Viewpoint - The urgent need for a comprehensive global action to elevate biodiversity protection to the same strategic significance as decarbonization efforts is emphasized, as biodiversity loss is now a core challenge affecting both the environment and economic development [1][2]. Urgency of Biodiversity - The decline in pollinator populations threatens global food production, with approximately 75% of crops relying on pollination [2]. - Biodiversity loss disrupts soil health, degrades water quality, and leads to local climate instability, which are essential for human development and economic resilience [2]. - Increased interference with natural ecosystems raises the risk of zoonotic disease transmission, linked to environmental degradation and illegal wildlife trade [2]. - The expansion of renewable energy infrastructure, if not managed carefully, may inadvertently harm biodiversity, highlighting the need for coordinated climate and biodiversity goals [2]. Global Recognition and Policy Progress - Biodiversity's role in global stability is gaining political recognition, with initiatives like the TNFD providing frameworks for businesses to assess and disclose nature-related risks [3]. - Despite evolving policies, execution remains slow and lacks systematic funding, necessitating alignment between political will and actionable funding mobilization [3]. Innovative Financial Tools - Innovative financial instruments, such as the "Rhino Bond" by the World Bank, link investment returns to measurable conservation outcomes, showcasing the potential for performance-based ecological financing [4]. - Brazil's initiative to establish the "Tropical Forest Forever Fund" aims to raise $125 billion to incentivize low deforestation rates in rainforest countries, potentially transforming tropical forest conservation financing [4]. Middle East Biodiversity Initiatives - The Middle East is emerging as a region of interest for biodiversity, with Saudi Arabia undertaking desert ecosystem restoration and reintroducing over 7,000 animals [5]. - The UAE is actively protecting key mangrove and marine ecosystems, integrating biodiversity into its broader clean energy and sustainable development agenda [5]. China's Leadership in Biodiversity Financing - China is demonstrating a strong commitment to biodiversity, having issued the world's first biodiversity-themed green bond in 2022, raising 1.8 billion RMB for nature-friendly infrastructure and ecological restoration projects [6]. - The "30×30" target aims for 30% of land and water areas to be protected by 2030, supported by large-scale ecosystem protection initiatives [7]. Filling the Biodiversity Financing Gap - There is an estimated annual financing gap of $700 billion for biodiversity protection, which, while significant, is less than global annual spending on carbonated beverages [8]. - Suggested actions to bridge this gap include reforming harmful subsidies, expanding public and private investment, developing market mechanisms, enhancing regulatory frameworks, and promoting global cooperation [9]. Conclusion - Biodiversity loss is evolving into a severe crisis that transcends national boundaries and poses threats to economic and healthcare systems, as well as ecological resilience [10]. - Nature financing can bridge economic development and environmental protection, fostering a new era where biodiversity conservation drives prosperity [10].

Group 1 - The illegal hunting and trading of wild birds in Xi'an, Shaanxi has raised concerns, prompting local authorities to take swift joint law enforcement actions against these violations [1] - The story of the endangered crested ibis, which was nearly extinct in 1981 with only 7 individuals left, highlights successful conservation efforts leading to a thriving population today, serving as a model for saving endangered species [1] - The plight of sparrows, once considered pests and nearly eradicated, illustrates the ecological consequences of biodiversity loss, affecting agriculture and forestry [1] Group 2 - China is home to about one-sixth of the world's bird species, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity and the role of birds in ecological cycles, such as pollination and pest control [2] - The integrated protection and systematic governance of natural resources, as emphasized in Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thought, is crucial for maintaining ecological balance and promoting sustainable development [2] - The transformation of the Uliangsuhai wetland, which has seen a significant increase in migratory bird species due to improved water quality and habitat restoration, serves as an indicator of ecological health [2] Group 3 - The management of natural resources must consider long-term and comprehensive impacts to avoid ecological damage while promoting economic and social development [3] - Xi Jinping's emphasis on protecting wetlands and wildlife reflects a broader commitment to sustainable environmental practices, highlighting the need for action and effective results [3]

央视网消息：近日，河南太行山猕猴国家级自然保护区工作人员在收集到的红外相机监测素材中，发现了两种国家一级保护动物褐马鸡和黑鹳的活动画 面。 据工作人员介绍，此次收集的素材中，褐马鸡出镜频次比较高，仅半年就出现了4次，其身形矫健，羽色独特，全身呈浓褐色，头和颈灰黑色，头顶的 绒黑短羽仿佛一顶小冠。工作人员还发现在保护区一条河流的崖壁上，黑鹳正在筑巢繁殖。为了更好地了解黑鹳的种群数量，工作人员从3月24日开始至6月 10日，通过监测记录了这只黑鹳从产卵、孵化到后期养育四只雏鸟的完整过程。目前，四只雏鸟的羽毛已变成黑色，预计再过一个月，将开始独立生活。画 面中除了黑鹳一家，左右各有一个窝，是苍鹭的巢。据了解，黑鹳对栖息地环境条件要求极高，主要栖息活动在僻静的河流、湖泊、池塘、溪流附近，以鱼 虾等小型水生动物为食物。 云南丘北拍摄到成群钳嘴鹳 生态美景宛如画卷 近日，在云南省文山州丘北县普者黑喀斯特国家湿地公园，摄影爱好者捕捉到成群钳嘴鹳迁徙筑巢的珍贵影像。 清晨，数百只钳嘴鹳时而在荷塘上空盘旋，时而在枝头栖息，构成了一幅人与自然和谐共生的美丽画卷。随后，成群结队的钳嘴鹳来到一片草滩湿地， 用长长的喙不停地搜索着食物 ...

Core Points - The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region conducted a fish stocking event on June 6, 2023, releasing 1.11 million fish fry into the Yellow River to support ecological restoration [1][6] - The event featured a large turnout, with residents participating in the release of fish fry, emphasizing the importance of ecological protection [3][5] - The fish fry included 260,000 yellow river carp, 150,000 white bream, and 700,000 bighead carp, all selected for their ecological value and adaptability [6] - Over the past five years, the city of Ordos has conducted more than 30 fish stocking events, releasing over 10 million fish fry, contributing to improved biodiversity and the recovery of fishery resources in the Yellow River [8]

生态本底调查共记录到公园范围内大型底栖无脊椎动物19种，鱼类16种，植物145种，昆虫138种，鸟类 295种，动植物600余种。并发现国家一级保护动物4种，国家二级保护动物36种，北京市重点保护野生 动物77种。公园两河交汇处是国家一级保护动物中华秋沙鸭在我国华北平原唯一已知越冬地，亦有国家 二级保护动物斑头秋沙鸭等多种水鸟在此稳定越冬，此处的河滩地还是北京平原地区小弄蝶唯一已知栖 息地。 新京报讯（记者吴婷婷）今天（6月5日）是世界环境日，《北京温榆河公园生物多样性发展白皮书》正 式发布，目前温榆河公园累计监测到动植物种类880种，4年内增加了200余种。温榆河公园二期京承高 速路以东18平方公里正加快建设，今年9月底将基本建成并向社会开放。 该白皮书数据显示，公园内生态系统多样性和物种多样性稳中向好。水生生物清洁指示性物种、健康水 体代表性物种在温榆河公园多处水域发现，蝶类多样性指数和均匀度指数双增，国家二级保护植物野大 豆、北京市重点保护野生动物北方狭口蛙等在公园均有分布。 温榆河公园已成为"鸟类乐园"，国家一级保护动物黄胸鹀、大鸨、东方白鹳、中华秋沙鸭等"稀客"频 至，长尾鸭、黄脚银鸥、理氏鹨、红尾 ...

成都城市风貌。蒋光丛 摄 从龙泉山巅到锦江之畔，推窗见绿、出门入园、移步换景……初夏的成都，处处是美丽风景。 作为公园城市、千园之城，成都不仅追求公园的数量，更致力于消除城市空间界限，让整座城市成为一座大 公园，为市民带来前所未有的生态体验。截至目前，天府绿道总里程突破9000公里、天府蓝网达220公里、各类公 园超1500个，公园城市示范片区达23个，高等野生植物资源达3139种，全市森林覆盖率、建成区绿化覆盖率分别 增至40.5%、44.7%。 "环城绿道骑行""龙泉山观日出""在成都遥望雪山"等场景成为生态惠民的生动例证，人与自然和谐共生的美 丽画卷不断铺展。 5月初的一天，成都人的朋友圈再次被雪山与城市的同框照"刷屏"。西岭千秋雪穿越云层，与城市的天际线完 成年度"初逢"，被众多市民称为2025年的成都"开山节"。 这些美景中，有自然的馈赠，更有城市的奋进。成都市生态环境局相关负责人表示，近年来，成都市坚定落 实美丽中国建设战略部署，以美丽城市建设为牵引，对照国家美丽城市建设"绿色低碳、环境优美、生态宜居、安 全健康、智慧高效"五个维度，着重从生产、生态、生活、和谐、治理"五美"上下功夫，因地制宜探索 ...

Group 1 - The article highlights the transformation of urban green spaces into beautiful gardens, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of cities as they bloom in May [1] - Changchun, one of China's four garden cities, has a green coverage rate of approximately 45%, achieving the goal of "300 meters to see green, 500 meters to see a park" [4][6] - The city has planted 26,800 trees and cultivated 57,200 square meters of flower beds this year, creating 36 three-dimensional floral displays [8] Group 2 - In Ningxia Yinchuan, the city is experiencing a vibrant floral season, with streets resembling flower corridors, attracting social media attention [14][15] - Yinchuan's green maintenance center has created 19 floral landscape areas using long-blooming and colorful flower varieties [20] - In Shandong Jinan, the flower beds along major roads, particularly near scenic spots, have been designed to create a flowing floral landscape [22][24] Group 3 - The integration of flowers into urban spaces not only enhances visual appeal but also contributes to ecological benefits, such as increasing biodiversity and improving urban microclimates [29][31] - The planting of nectar-rich plants supports pollinators, which in turn attracts birds, while green belts help mitigate urban heat island effects and reduce noise pollution [31]

Group 1: Scientific Contributions - The "Fighter" manned submersible, developed by China Shipbuilding Group's 702 Research Institute, is the world's most capable deep-sea manned submersible, featuring the highest number of occupants, fastest descent and ascent speeds, and longest operational time [1] - The team led by Su Donglin at Beihang University has made significant advancements in electromagnetic compatibility, addressing challenges across various equipment from household appliances to aircraft [1] - Zhang Yuanming's team at the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography has discovered new species and unique ecological functions in Xinjiang, contributing to advancements in medical science [2] Group 2: Technological Innovation and Future Goals - Xia Lixue, co-founder and CEO of Shanghai Wuwenchin Intelligent Technology Co., emphasizes the importance of overcoming computational bottlenecks to promote the widespread application of artificial intelligence in China [3] - The current era is seen as a critical period for artificial intelligence development, with a call for young talents to engage in the field and empower various industries [3] Group 3: Scientific Spirit and Cultural Integration - The spirit of dedication and service to the community, exemplified by the 彭加木 spirit, motivates researchers like Zhang Yuanming to work in challenging environments [2] - Chen Zheng from Beijing Jiaotong University focuses on making abstract scientific knowledge accessible and engaging for students and the public, promoting scientific literacy [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the successful breeding of black storks in the Yongding River area, emphasizing the positive impact of ecological restoration efforts on the population of this endangered species [10][12]. Group 1: Black Stork Breeding and Population - A pair of black storks has successfully raised three chicks, which are now developing their juvenile feathers [10] - The black stork is known as the "panda of birds," classified as a first-class protected species in China, with an estimated global population of over 3,000, including around 1,000 in China [10][11] - The number of black storks in Beijing has stabilized at around 100, up from 50-60 a few years ago, indicating a positive trend in their population [11] Group 2: Ecological Restoration Efforts - The Yongding River has seen significant ecological improvements due to effective water replenishment and restoration efforts, with nearly 200 million cubic meters of ecological water supplied to the river [11][12] - The water quality of the Yongding River has reached Class III surface water standards, making it an ideal habitat for black storks and other rare species [12] - The biodiversity in the Yongding River area is increasing, with over 500 species of phytoplankton and 270 species of zooplankton recorded [12]

Core Viewpoint - Wuyi Mountain is recognized as a "world cultural and natural dual heritage" site, showcasing remarkable biodiversity and unique ecological systems, making it a significant area for conservation and tourism [1][2]. Biodiversity and Ecology - Wuyi Mountain is home to over 30 species of frogs and approximately 7,000 species of insects, highlighting its rich biodiversity [1]. - The region is referred to as a "kingdom of snakes," "paradise for birds," and "world of insects," with nearly 800 infrared cameras monitoring rare wildlife [2]. - The unique geological features, formed by Mesozoic volcanic activity, create a complex water system that supports diverse ecosystems [4]. Cultural Heritage and Tea Industry - Wuyi Mountain is famous for its tea culture, particularly the national intangible cultural heritage of Wuyi Rock Tea (Da Hong Pao), which is cultivated in the region's unique climate [4][7]. - The tea industry has seen significant growth, with tea garden areas expanding to 148,000 acres and the total output value of the tea industry increasing from 2.142 billion yuan in 2018 to 15 billion yuan in 2024 [7]. Conservation Efforts - The area is recognized for its ecological importance, with the Jiuqu Creek being a national-level aquatic genetic resource protection zone, crucial for maintaining the balance of the water ecosystem [4]. - The successful application for World Heritage status has been pivotal in promoting conservation and sustainable tourism in Wuyi Mountain [7].