The Kunming Declaration following the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) has laid down a foundation for the world to reach biodiversity protection targets, said an Australian ecologist.
Anning, Yunnan province, has initiated an effort to build villages into national A-level scenic and tourist areas, the first of its kind in China.
Kunming authorities have issued a working plan to introduce high-end experts and technology specialists from around the world to the city.
The Kunming Declaration ushers in a new era for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, Maria Helena Semedo, deputy director-general of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has told Xinhua.
Kunming is opening the Baofeng wetland, one of the showcase areas of COP15, to the public for free till Nov 7.
A Yunnan ethnic nationality's village presents its multiethnic culture and biodiversity with brilliant light and performance shows.
China's top environmental apparatus has vowed more efforts to enhance green, low-carbon cooperation with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, including technology transfer and capacity building.
Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado says discussions carried out recently in China on protecting global biodiversity are crucial for humanity.
