BEIJING, Oct. 8 (ChinaNews) -- The white paper, titled "Biodiversity Conservation in China", was issued on Oct. 8 by China's State Council Information Office in Beijing. The white points out that facing the global challenge of biodiversity loss, all countries form a community of shared future. China firmly practices multilateralism and actively carries out international cooperation on biodiversity conservation through extensive consultations to build consensus. It is contributing Chinese wisdom to global biodiversity conservation.

The white paper highlights that China is an advocate of multilateralism, which engages in extensive cooperation and exchanges, pooling global forces in biodiversity conservation and governance. China regards cooperation in eco-civilization as a key component of the BRI, and has adopted a series of green measures in infrastructure, energy, and finance to support participating countries with fund, technology and capacity building. These measures are helping them transform faster to green, low-carbon growth to the benefit of the people.

The white paper states that following the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, China has constantly expanded biodiversity cooperation. It has taken an active part in international conferences and activities, including the United Nations Summit on Biodiversity and the Leaders’ Summit on Climate, giving impetus to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

The Earth is the homeland of humanity and we should protect it together. Biodiversity is the foundation for human survival and development, and the bloodline of all life on Earth. Facing the global challenge of biodiversity loss, humanity is one community that shares one and the same future.

The white paper points out that China will always stand guard for our harmonious and beautiful planet for all life and contribute to its wellbeing with action. It will work together with the international community on a new model of global biodiversity governance that is fairer and more reasonable, with each member contributing its share, so as to realize the worldwide vision of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature. It will continue to help build a global community of shared future, and move forward into better times with the rest of the world.

Source: ChinaNews