If China is to achieve the sustainable development outcomes that it seeks it must find a way to integrate and translate national goals in order to achieve green development at the regional level. This one-year Task Force studied the existing conditions and international experience in order to develop advice on a Roadmap for green development in Western China. This is a distinct and highly diverse region that has significant national heritage values and current strategic importance for the entire nation. Considerable potential exists for green development and urban expansion based on the distinct regional attributes and characteristics. It is, however, a region where environmental fragility and poverty co-exist in locations that are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and loss of biodiversity.
Task Force: National Green Governance System Year: 2012 Phase: Phase V (2012-2017)Strategy and Policies on Environment and Development in Western China
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