At A Glance

The Response

This project will support the Chinese Ministry of Land and Resources to develop models and practical tools for integration of biodiversity considerations into national and local land use planning management. Pilot and demonstration activities will take place in Guizhou and Hainan Provinces; first land use plans will be assessed and amended to cater for the natural environment, ecosystems and species, second land use consolidation projects integrating biodiversity protection will be developed in selected counties. All activities will be documented and disseminated, and guidelines for local and the national level will be produced and advocated.

Project Focus

Ø  Improved policy framework, planning system and governance capacity of integrating biodiversity conservation into land management in the demo areas；
Ø  A new model integrating biodiversity conservation into overall land use planning in Hainan province regarding policy making, policy execution, legislation and planning；
Ø  A new model integrating biodiversity conservation into land consolidation in Guizhou province regarding policy making, policy execution, legislation and planning；
Ø  Increased capacity and know-how of officials and technicians in mainstreaming biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural reserves into land use planning and land consolidation；
Ø  Enhanced public awareness of biodiversity conservation in land management；

Cooperating Agency

Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Centre  Ministry of Land and Resources

Partners

1. Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Center of Guizhou Province
2. Land Development and Consolidation & Rehabilitation Center of Hainan Province
3. Flemish Land Agency （VLM）

The Challenge

For many generations, China has benefited from its land ecosystems, which mainly consist of forests, bushes, meadows and grasslands, deserts, bamboo groves, bogs, and mountain tundra. A huge increase in population and some of their activities, however, severely have interrupted natural balances. The Chinese government, however, tries hard to develop a harmonious society. It has signed the CBD and made many efforts to protect its natural resources. it has established about 1300 natural reserves up until 2006, and launched various laws and regulations successively since 1990s to protect forests, grasslands, wild animals, water and soil. Nevertheless the country is still facing great challenges to ensure sustainable development including proper nature protection.