China has set an example in promoting international cooperation in biodiversity conservation - Interview with CEO of the Global Environment Facility, Rodriguez
2023-11-10
China's achievements in protecting biodiversity and addressing environmental challenges are evident to all, and it has set an example in promoting international cooperation in biodiversity conservation. Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, CEO of the Global Environment Facility, stated in an interview with Xinhua News Agency reporters in Beijing on the 9th that he looks forward to strengthening communication and cooperation with China on issues such as biodiversity conservation, and promoting more countries to enhance development sustainability Enhance the well-being of the people. Fresher air, clearer blue skies, and wider use of clean energy... When it comes to China's efforts in the field of ecological and environmental protection over the past decade or so, Rodriguez is deeply impressed and laments China's "rapid progress". He believes that political leadership, scientific research, grassroots participation, and international cooperation are crucial for ecological protection. The successful experiences of China and some other countries have shown hope - a win-win situation can be achieved in protecting the natural environment and improving the well-being of local people. The Global Environment Facility, which officially began operations in 1991, is one of the most influential environmental funding institutions in the world. China continues to increase its contribution to the Global Environment Facility and has become the largest developing country donor to the Facility. While China is doing a good job in protecting its own ecology, it provides assistance to other countries in addressing environmental challenges to the best of its ability, demonstrating its unwavering support for multilateralism, "Rodriguez said. Speaking of the second phase of the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity held in December last year, which adopted the highly anticipated "Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework", Rodriguez highly praised China's important leadership. He expressed that the Global Environment Facility hopes to strengthen cooperation with China, promote the establishment of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund agreed upon by the 7th Assembly of Members of the Global Environment Facility and the Kunming Biodiversity Fund established by China to complement and complement each other, and assist in the complete and effective implementation of the "Kunmeng Framework". In the face of the complex international situation, only by uniting and strengthening collaboration can all parties cope with a series of global challenges such as climate change. Rodriguez said that the Global Environment Facility looks forward to continuing to deepen multifaceted cooperation with China, helping to replicate and promote ecological protection and other related experiences in more developing countries, promoting South-South cooperation, and improving global environmental governance. (New News Agency)
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