Top nature conservation body lauds natl progress

Ecological civilization concept gains global recognition in Guangzhou

A senior official of the world's leading conservation body has praised China's progress in nature conservation and ecological restoration, saying the country is offering the world a new paradigm of coexistence between humanity and nature, underpinned by its concept of an ecological civilization.

"I believe that in the 21st century, we will see global conservation leadership coming more and more from East Asia, particularly from China," said Stewart Maginnis, deputy director-general of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

He made the remarks on Wednesday in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, at the ongoing Nature-based Solutions Summer School — an event that brings together more than 40 experts from different countries and will later move to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.