Challenges to Chinau27s Natural Resources Conservation and Biodiversity Legislation

摘要

Despite Chinau27s legislative attempts to conserve its natural resources and in turn protect biodiversity, Chinese law in many aspects remains ineffective in pursuit of these goals due to struggles with implementation, enforcement, and insufficient public participation, as well as legislative prioritization of economic values over ecological ones. This Article provides an overview of biodiversity and conservation legislation in China, and suggests that China can improve this legislation by increasing the publicu27s role in conservation efforts, increasing liability and enforcement mechanisms, and improving administrative coordination.