2025-09-26

Experts hail China's eco-achievements

Experts from around the world acknowledged China's achievements in balancing economic growth with environmental protection, highlighting the importance of sharing and cooperation to strengthen global biodiversity and sustainability.

2025-09-26

China's efforts in biodiversity and sustainability praised at UNESCO congress

Global experts praised China for its efforts in biodiversity and sustainability, acknowledging the country's success in balancing economic growth with environmental protection.

2025-09-26

Learning from China: Global voices at World Congress of Biosphere Reserves

Over 4,000 delegates came together to share experiences, evaluate progress, and explore new ways to protect biosphere reserves, while promoting sustainable development.

2025-09-26

China's ecological push in focus as UNESCO biosphere program outlines future roadmap

Two landmark outcome documents were adopted at the 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves, charting the course for the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme over the next decade.

2025-09-25

China's biosphere reserves embody harmony, prosperity between humans and nature: experts

​The 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves is underway in east China's Hangzhou. Experts have been amazed by China's use of AI, drones, and real-time tracking to protect its 34 UNESCO biosphere reserves -- making it a leader in the sustainable balance between people and nature.

2025-09-25

UNESCO official hails China's biosphere reserves as 'global model'

During the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, the secretary of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme, Antonio Abreu, praised China's 34 diverse biosphere reserves as exemplary models demonstrating how socio-economic development can coexist with environmental conservation.

2025-09-25

China's Wang Ding calls for youth to drive biosphere protection

"Only by cultivating a new generation, can we inject lasting momentum into ecological protection and advance harmony between people and nature," said Wang Ding, secretary-general of the Chinese National Committee for UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) program.

2025-09-25

Large-scale environmental protection possible, profitable in China

From Monday to Friday, the 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves was held in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang Province, marking the first time the conference has been held in Asia.

2025-09-25

Quzhou's Qianjiangyuan National Park shines at World Congress of Biosphere Reserves

The 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves kicked off on Sept 22 in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, drawing global attention to ecological conservation.

2025-09-25

Global experts discuss leveraging oasis biosphere reserves to empower sustainability in arid lands

Global experts on Wednesday convened in Hangzhou in east China to explore how oasis biosphere reserves can advance sustainable development in arid regions.

2025-09-25

UNESCO officer thumbs up to Zhejiang's approach to ecological conservation and high-quality development

Shahbaz Khan, director of the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia, expressed his admiration for Zhejiang's approach to ecological conservation and high-quality development.

2025-09-25

​Delegates share ideas about biosphere reserves at 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves

The Fifth World Congress of Biosphere Reserves is being held in Hangzhou. Delegates share their ideas about biosphere reserves.

2025-09-25

How dawn of new technological age offers opportunities for biosphere protection

An international meeting convened under the auspices of UNESCO, is emphasizing the opportunities for biosphere protection at the dawn of a new age.

2025-09-25

In Pics: China's striving for biosphere protection

China is in action to protect biosphere reserves and achieve sustainable development.

2025-09-24

Symbiotic Tianmu

The 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves opens in Hangzhou. Explore Lin'an, Hangzhou—its landscapes, culture, and vision for the future.

2025-09-24

Sounds of Nature: A 24-Hour Symphony of Mountains and Seas

In September 2025, the 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves is held in Hangzhou, China.

2025-09-24

Global experts discuss pathways to biosphere reserve conservation, sustainable development

Some 4,000 delegates from over 150 countries and regions gathered in Hangzhou for the 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves and discussed ways to protect biosphere reserves and achieve sustainable development.

2025-09-23

Hangzhou: A symphony of life!

Hangzhou: A Symphony of Life! The 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves has kicked off in Hangzhou.

2025-09-23

Official theme film of 5^th WCBR launched

On September 22, the 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves officially opened in Hangzhou, China. At the same time, the official theme film of the Congress was launched, telling the world the story of humanity's relationship with nature.

2025-09-23

Sustainable Future: The 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves opens in Hangzhou

The 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves, the premier global conference under the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme, kicked off in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou on September 22.

2025-09-23

Hangzhou, where ecological beauty meets urban energy

Here, birds flit through the forests and play among the branches, while endless stretches of greenery blend seamlessly into the city's heart. Everywhere you look, you'll find a vibrant scene of people and nature living in harmony.

2025-09-23

China boasts 34 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, the most in Asia

The 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves, the premier global conference under the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme, opened in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, on September 22.

2025-09-23

5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves kicks off in Hangzhou

5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves kicked off in Hangzhou on September 22 and will last till September 25.

2025-09-23

Global cooperation key to biodiversity conservation

Experts from around the world gathered on Monday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, to discuss environmental and biodiversity conservation, highlighting the key roles of international cooperation and technological innovation.

2025-09-22

Interview: China's biosphere reserves show people, nature can thrive together, says UNESCO official

​"China's biosphere reserves, which I know very well, increasingly embody the core of the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) vision -- people and nature can thrive together," said a UNESCO official.

2025-09-22

Chinese vice premier calls for joint efforts to strengthen biosphere reserve construction

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Monday called for joint efforts to strengthen the construction of biosphere reserves, and to promote the harmonious co-existence of humanity and nature.

2025-09-19

Global wisdom to aid conservation

China looks forward to sharing experiences in building an ecological civilization and gathering global wisdom for ecological governance at the upcoming 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves to be held in Hangzhou.

2025-09-17

World's Largest Biosphere Reserve Summit to Open in Hangzhou, China

The 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves (WCBR) will be held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, from September 22 to 25, 2025, marking the first time the event has been staged in Asia.

2025-09-17

Hangzhou to host 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves this month

​The 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves (WCBR) will be held in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, from Sept. 22 to 25, according to Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

2025-05-09

UNESCO biosphere congress to convene in China for first time

The 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves, will convene this September in Hangzhou. The event will discuss the global strategy and action plan for the next decade under the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme.

2025-05-22

China emerges as global biodiversity champion

From better protecting endangered species and ecosystems to helping shape landmark global environmental agreements, China has consolidated its position as a global leader in biodiversity conservation by taking bold and effective actions.

2025-03-17

Carbon Neutral Initiative for the 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves held in Lin'an

On March 17, Hangzhou's Internet Accelerated Nationwide Voluntary Tree-Planting Campaign, alongside the Zero-Carbon Initiative for the UNESCO World Congress of Biosphere Reserves 2025, was held in Hangzhou's Lin'an.

2025-03-13

2025 First Preparatory Work Communication Meeting on Central and Local Cooperation for WCBR held in Hangzhou

The 2025 First Preparatory Work Communication Meeting on Central and Local Cooperation for the fifth World Congress of Biosphere Reserves (WCBR) was held in Hangzhou on March 10.

2025-01-22

Hangzhou releases first official list of municipal wetlands

On January 20, the "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future" Hangzhou 2025 World Wetlands Day activity was held at the National Wetland Museum of China.

2025-01-21

Hangzhou's 3 wetland parks open to public free of charge on World Wetlands Day falling on February 2

On January 20, Hangzhou announced: on February 2, Xixi National Wetland Park, Tonglu Nanbao Provincial Wetland Park, and Qiantang Greater Bay Area Provincial Wetland Park would be open to the public free of charge.

2025-01-08

Hangzhou releases its first district-level biodiversity protection plan

Recently, Shangcheng District in Hangzhou has released its first district-level plan to boost the urban biodiversity conservation.

2024-12-16

UNESCO opens a global consultation on new Strategy and Action Plan for biosphere reserves

UNESCO has opened a public consultation on the new Strategy and Action Plan for the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme and its World Network of Biosphere Reserves, covering 2026–2035.

2024-11-14

3^rd IberoMAB Youth Forum: new governance and action plan for 2027

From 2 to 7 November 2024, the Mata Atlântica Biosphere Reserve in Bahia, Brazil, hosted the 3^rd IberoMAB Youth Forum.

2024-09-23

Event marks one-year countdown to biosphere reserve congress

UNESCO's Fifth World Congress of Biosphere Reserves, to be held in China next year, will provide a model and an exemplar for the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, experts and officials said at an event in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.

2024-08-21

Experts learn ancient desert control wisdom in Ningxia

A group of experts participating in the Foreign Experts' Tour in Ningxia arrived in Zhongwei city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on Monday to learn about the area's history and achievements in desertification control.

2023-08-09

First 350-km/h high-speed train traverses China's mountainous Guizhou

A Fuxing bullet train, with a designed speed of 350 km/h, departed on Tuesday morning from the Southwest Chinese city of Guiyang, marking the operation of the Guiyang-Libo section of the Guiyang-Nanning High-speed Railway.

2024-07-17

Mongolia's Khar-Us Lake added to UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves

Mongolia's Khar-Us Lake National Park has been added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO, local media reported Wednesday, citing the UNESCO.

2024-06-15

Experts exchange views on global geopark, biosphere reserve sustainable development

Over 100 government officials, experts, scholars, and organization representatives from home and abroad have discussed global geopark and biosphere reserve sustainable development at the Changbai Mountain reserve.

2024-06-09

UNESCO announces 15 awards for young researchers working in biosphere reserves

On 4 July, the International Coordinating Council of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme presented 15 young scientists from 11 countries with awards of up to US$5,000 each to support their research projects.

2024-03-21

How does the China solution to biodiversity protection enlighten the world?

March 21 this year marks the 11^th International Day of Forests. With the awareness of ecological priority and green growth increasing across China, its achievements in environmental protection are making considerable strides.

2023-08-08

The 23^rd conference of the China Biosphere Reserve Network (CBRN) & the 50^th Anniversary of UNESCO Man and Biosphere Programme

On February 14 to 16, 2023, the 23^rd conference of the China Biosphere Reserve Network (CBRN) & the 50th anniversary of UNESCO Man and Biosphere Programme was successfully held in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province.

2023-03-24

New fish species found in mother river of Yuhang

A new fish species, Tiaoxilie or Zacco tiaoxiensis, has recently been discovered in the Tiaoxi River, the mother river of Yuhang district, Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. It is rare to discover new species in such a large urban area.

2023-02-21

Qianjiangyuan-Baishanzu National Park has been added to Chinese Biosphere Reserves Network

A few days ago, Qianjiangyuan-Baishanzu National Park (Baishanzu Campus) was added to Chinese Biosphere Reserves Network (CBRN).

2022-10-12

New species discovered in Tianmu Mountain Nature Reserve

According to the essay in Frontiers in Microbiology, Chanterelle with white covering, a global new species, was discovered at the 1,100 meters above sea level in Tianmu Mountain Nature Reserve by Lin Wenfei, a teacher of ZJU's College of Life Science.

2022-10-05

China wins the right to host the 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO

In May 2022, with the approval of the State Council, China formally submitted the bid of hosting the 5^th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves (WCBR) to UNESCO.

2022-05-19

UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme in China Harmonizes Relationship Between Human and Nature

Since China joined UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme, MAB's implementation has played a positive role in the biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of natural resources, the building of ecological civilization.

2022-04-07

UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme celebrates its 50^th birthday

UNESCO-designated biosphere reserves are a living testimony to just how vital better conservation of natural areas will be to maintain the ecosystems on which humans depend and keep global warming within internationally agreed limits.