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YANCHENG, China, Jan. 14, 2022 /Xinhua=KYODO JBN/--

The World Coastal Forum was held in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province January 10-11,

both online and offline. With the theme of "Harmonious Coexistence: To Build a

Community of Life for Human and Nature", the protection of coastal wetlands was

thoroughly discussed to build a global ecological civilization, according to

the organizing committee of the World Coastal Forum.

The increase of human coastal development activities and the aggravation of the

impact of climate change has become a zone with a sharp decline in

biodiversity, fragile ecosystem and frequent natural disasters, and the

ecological protection of the coastal area has become a common global challenge.

International organizations such as the Convention on Wetlands of International

Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat, Convention on Biological Diversity,

Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals and

International Union for Conservation of Nature have called for the holding of a

global coastal forum to promote coastal ecological protection and sustainable

development focusing on wetlands.

In response to the call of the international community, the Chinese government

has taken the lead in hosting the World Coastal Forum to share successful

experiences with relevant parties in the international community and promote

joint protection actions. The forum conducted in-depth discussions on

forward-looking, pragmatic, and leading issues such as coastal wetlands,

migratory birds, climate change, marine blue carbon, and biodiversity, to

contribute wisdom and experience to the building of a community of life for

human and nature.

Initiative on the Establishment of World Coastal Forum adopted by this forum

has been recognized and supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of

the United Nations, the cooperation organization for the Convention on Wetlands

of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat, International

Union for Conservation of Nature, other international organizations in Russia,

South Korea, France, relevant government departments, embassies of relevant

countries in China, and representatives of international cities, who have

expressed congratulations on the convening of the forum by video. At the same

time, China has been appreciated for the efforts in the field of international

cooperation in environmental protection.

Source: The Organizing Committee of the World Coastal Forum