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銆€銆€The European Commission (EC) Delegation to China and the EU-China Biodiversity Conservation Program (ECBP) held a "Biodiversity Evening" here on Thursday to launch a book on biological diversity across China.
銆€銆€"Green Gold of China" has 500 images of the living situation of wild animals and plants. It covers the economic significance of protecting biological diversity.
銆€銆€Serge Abou, Ambassador of the EC Delegation to China, said China has seen environmental deterioration and could learn from the experience of Europe, which also neglected biodiversity protection years ago.
銆€銆€"Conserving biodiversity is a fundamental part of development," he said. "China's exceptional biodiversity makes it even more relevant."
銆€銆€John Mackinnon, co-author of the book and director of the Visibility and Awareness Component of ECBP, said: "Whether China can save its rare species and their natural habitats depends on the public's awareness of protection and their resolution to take action."
銆€銆€Wang Haibin, another co-author and a former State Forestry Administration employee on animal protection, said: "We hope this book not only helps adults become more aware of biodiversity protection, but also their children."
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