China Releases White Paper on Marine Eco-Environmental Protection

China Releases White Paper on Marine Eco-Environmental Protection

China’s State Council Information Office unveiled a comprehensive white paper on Thursday titled “Marine Eco-Environmental Protection in China,” detailing the nation’s strategies and accomplishments in preserving its marine eco-environment.

The document is divided into seven sections beyond the preface and conclusion:

Improving Marine Eco-Environment for Harmonious Coexistence Between Humans and the Ocean
Coordinating Marine Eco-Environmental Protection
Systematic Governance of the Marine Eco-Environment
Science-Based Conservation and Restoration of Marine Ecosystems
Strengthening Supervision and Administration of the Marine Eco-Environment
Advancing China’s Green and Low-Carbon Maritime Development
Carrying Out All-Round International Cooperation on Marine Eco-Environmental Protection
Commitment to Marine Protection
China is firmly committed to protecting the marine eco-environment, integral to its objectives of creating a beautiful China and establishing itself as a strong maritime nation. The white paper underscores China’s dedication to prioritizing eco-environmental conservation, implementing systematic governance, balancing development and protection efforts, and supporting high-quality development with high-level protection. These efforts aim to foster harmonious coexistence between humans and the ocean.

Significant Achievements
The white paper highlights notable improvements in China’s marine eco-environment, showcasing increased ecosystem services and functions in certain sea areas. These successes are attributed to China’s persistent efforts in marine eco-environmental protection.

International Cooperation
China actively promotes international cooperation in marine environmental protection, fulfilling its obligations under international conventions. The white paper emphasizes China’s contributions to global marine environment governance and aims to present its conservation efforts and achievements to the international community, fostering further international collaboration.