Why is Yunnan Wild Animal Park so special?

There are more than 200 kinds of rare birds and animals more than 10,000 head (only) in it. It contains a number of “world’s most” animals, such as the most precious animals – giant pandas, the largest land animals – elephant, the most powerful animals – lions, the slowest reptiles – turtles, the highest animal – giraffe, the largest birds – ostrich, the smallest bear – sun bears, the largest bird beak – horn bill, the most intelligent animals – chimpanzees, the most united animals – wolves, the highest flying bird (17.68 thousand meters) – Bar-headed Goose and so on.  Yunnan Wild Animal Park is a natural virgin forest park, its forest coverage rate up to 90%. So it is luxuriant and green all the year round.

The giant panda to play the parallel bars, swinging is no longer a fairy tale plot, monkeys become a diving champion is not comic book images of baby holding a bottle energetically sucking baboons.

Yunnan Wild Animal Zoo is not only for sightseeing and leisure. It is also a vivid natural and cultural classroom. A recent trip to the Yunnan Wild Animals Zoo, revealed a new pastime… ‘fishing’ for tigers, lions, bears and wolves. At the ‘zoo’, 10 yuan rents a bamboo fishing pole with a slab of meat dangling from the end that is supposed to be lowered into the animal area below, where hungry animals await.  

Introduction 

Natural Classroom of Yunnan Wild Animal Park

In accordance with the reform of the national education system, Yunnan Wildlife Park has fulfilled its social responsibilities, set up a science education department, set up a natural classroom project, and set up a professional team to provide creative, entertaining and educational activities for children through experiential education. We have carried out a large number of surgical science education activities such as “CW Zoo came to me” , “ Protect wildlife, we are in action ”, Love Bird Week, etc. The museum has carried out natural knowledge, zoologists, nature guardians, and Huaxia 5,000. Science education courses such as the year, the secret of the earth. In this small society built by animals and people, let the children understand the nature, independence, breakthrough, and the strength of the child.

Honors of Yunnan Wild Animal Park

Yunnan Wildlife Park: Yunnan Life Education Survival Education Life Education Practice Base, Yunnan Provincial Science Education Education Base, Yunnan Wildlife Rescue Center, Kunming Science Education Quality Base, Kunming Wildlife Conservation Association, Panlong District Wildlife Science Demonstration Base, Good Doll China Little Reporter Location Base, China Children’s Literature Creation Base, Panlong District Science Popularization Group, National AAAA Scenic Area, Kunming Harmony Enterprise, Yunnan Provincial Forest Police Association Honorary Director Unit, Forest Yunnan Construction of provincial-level demonstration bases, advanced units of the first Yunnan Children’s Fire Safety Knowledge Education Activities in 2006, and a number of popular science education qualifications and honors such as the 2008 Environmental Protection Science Park in Kunming.

Park Characteristics

The entire park recreates the original ecological landscape, implements naturalized stocking and polyculture, and imitates the natural space of the original ecology.

In the design and planning of the entire park, combining the actual conditions , adapting to local conditions , fostering strengths and avoiding weaknesses, carefully planning and designing, and building a mountain forest zoo with local characteristics , it has created a “coordinated development between man and nature” and “humanity and wildlife in harmony” Image.

The entire park is surrounded by mountains and trees, showing a natural, original, wild and simple style. The safari set up more than 10 animal viewing and display areas and entertainment and leisure attractions with rich content and unique structure. This is the ideal classroom for adolescent science education and public protection awareness education. It is also an important base for the protection of wild animals. The reconstruction of the original ecological landscape and the implementation of naturalized stocking and polyculture are the concrete manifestations of the purpose of the “seven-natural and three-point artificial” construction of the Yunnan Wild Animal Park. The park has a variety of facilities. Catering and entertainment facilities are readily available.

The animals displayed in the animal display area are mainly composed of Yunnan and western China, highlighting the unique animals of Yunnan. The large group of small pandas and green peacocks are scattered and cultured and displayed to show the theme of Yunnan’s “Animal Kingdom”. Since its official opening to the tourists in 2004, Yunnan Wildlife Park has received millions of visitors from home and abroad, truly letting you feel the life affinity of “human and nature, harmonious development”, refreshing!

Tour Route in Yunnan Wild Animal Park

Rare Animal Area – Battery Car Terminal – African Tribe – Swan Lake – Herbivore Scattered Area 2 – Giant Panda Pavilion – Lion Tiger Villa – Happy Animal Camp – Peacock Garden (walking tour) – Sheep Village – Leaving the Park.

How to Get here?

By Bus

Take bus No. 249, No. 150, No. 235 and No. 241 in Kunming City and get off at “Yunnan Wild Zoo Station”.

Self-driving

Go straight through the Jinjin Road to the Shida Expo College and turn left into Wuyuan Road for 1km.

Travel Tips

1. Do not throw your own food to animals.  On one hand, the animals will rob food from you, it will be dangerous for you. On the other hand, the food may be unhealthy to the animals. 
2. Range of purchase discount ticket: Children between 1.2 and 1.4 meters in height (including 1.2 meters, not including 1.4 meters) can purchase discount tickets; With my student ID card, military officer card, you can buy discount tickets. 
3. Free entry range: Children under 1.2 meters in height, accompanied by guardians, can be admitted to the park without a ticket; Visitors who are entitled to senior citizenship certificates, disability certificates, revolutionary disabled military certificates, national tour guide cards (IC cards), travel agency manager qualification certificates, and press cards may be exempted from admission to the park; Older people over 70 years old can enjoy admission to the park without their ID card.

Cuihu Lake (翠湖) is a stunning destination for birdwatching in Kunming (昆明), renowned for its diverse avian population and picturesque surroundings. This urban lake, located in the heart of the city, attracts numerous bird species, making it a paradise for both amateur and professional birdwatchers.

Scenic Features

Cuihu Lake is surrounded by lush greenery and beautifully landscaped parks, providing an ideal habitat for various birds. Common species spotted include egrets, herons, and various types of ducks, especially during migration seasons. The peaceful environment and vibrant flora enhance the birdwatching experience.

Best Times for Birdwatching

• Spring (March to May): Migratory birds return, making this an exciting time for spotting new species.
• Autumn (September to November): Many birds migrate south, providing excellent opportunities for sightings.

Tips for Birdwatching

• Bring Binoculars: Essential for observing birds from a distance.
• Visit Early Morning or Late Afternoon: Birds are most active during these times.
• Stay Quiet and Patient: Minimize noise to avoid scaring birds away.

Accessibility

Cuihu Lake is easily accessible by public transportation, with various bus routes and nearby metro stations. The surrounding area offers plenty of walking paths, making it comfortable for birdwatching.

Additional Attractions

While at Cuihu Lake, visitors can also enjoy:

• Stunning Views: The lake’s reflections create picturesque scenery, especially at sunrise and sunset.
• Nearby Cultural Sites: Explore nearby temples and historical buildings to enrich your visit.

Birdwatching at Cuihu Lake is a delightful way to connect with nature while enjoying the beauty of Kunming. Whether you’re a seasoned birdwatcher or a casual observer, this location offers an unforgettable experience.

Chinese Name:昆明滇池观鸟
English Name: Dianchi Lake Bird-Watching in Kunming
Observing Main Character: Red-billed Gull
Best Birdwatching Season: November – March
Best Birdwatching Spots: Haigeng Dam, Cuihu Park, Daguan Pavilion Park, and various wetland parks along Dianchi Lake.
Local Cuisine: Rice Noodles, Yunnan Cuisine, Mushroom Hot Pot, etc.
Best Time to Feed Seagulls: 8-10 AM and 5-6 PM

Overview

Dianchi Lake, located in Kunming, Yunnan Province, is a popular destination for birdwatching enthusiasts due to its rich biodiversity and picturesque landscapes. Covering an area of approximately 300 square kilometers, the lake is the largest in Yunnan and is surrounded by beautiful mountains, making it an ideal habitat for various bird species.

Bird Species

Dianchi Lake is home to a wide variety of birds, particularly migratory species. Between November and March, many birds, such as the Red-billed Gull, can be seen congregating around the lake. Other species that are commonly spotted include egrets, herons, and various waterfowl, making it a paradise for birdwatchers.

Best Viewing Areas

Several prime locations around the lake offer optimal birdwatching opportunities:

• Haigeng Dam: This area provides a panoramic view of the lake and is a favored spot for capturing photos of seabirds, especially during the early mornings and late afternoons.
• Cuihu Park: Located near the city center, this park features lush greenery and is frequented by many birdwatchers looking to see both resident and migratory birds.
• Daguan Pavilion Park: Known for its scenic views, this park not only offers birdwatching opportunities but also allows visitors to enjoy the cultural atmosphere of Kunming.
• Wetland Parks along Dianchi Lake: Several wetland parks around the lake provide essential habitats for various bird species, making them ideal for birdwatching.

Introduction

The ultimate destination, literally on the edge of the cliff. Right below it is the Datian Pavilion one of the many stone grottoes carved into the hillside. These tunnels and caves can be quite cool, so you will understand why this area was a summer palace for royalty. If it’s not too crowded, spend a few minutes watching the joss sticks burning and the tourists reaching up to touch the arch for luck.

Dragon Gate Legend

As a Chinese idiom says, ‘Once you ascend Longmen (Dragon Gate), you would receive a sudden boost in your prestige’. Dragon Gate is a certain gorge on a river flanked by precipices and with a natural dam. If carps swimming upstream could jump over the dam, they would become dragons. The houses of powerful dignitaries were often compared to dragon gates; if a man could manage to be a guest in these houses, his future would be ensured.)

Attractions of Dragon Gate

The ultimate destination, literally on the edge of the cliff. Right below it is the Datian Pavilion, one of the many stone grottoes carved into the hillside. These tunnels and caves can be quite cool, so you will understand why this area was a summer palace for royalty. If it’s not too crowded, spend a few minutes watching the joss sticks burning and the tourists reaching up to touch the arch for luck.

Lingxu Pavillion: Once you exit Dragon Gate and head upwards (again), take the stone stairs and path to the Lingxu Pavillon even farther up the mountain. From there, you have the best views – and fewer tourists since it’s a bit of a grunt.

Nearby Attractions

Western Hill

Western Hills is called Xishan in Chinese, and it’s a scenic forest park located in the west suburb of Kunming, 15km to the city center, with the beautiful Dian Lake sitting on the east of it. Western Hill has always been reputed as the “top scenery in central Yunnan”. The whole scenic spot is made of several mountains, including Biji Mountain, Huating Mountain, Taihua Mountain, Luohan Mountain, etc. and they are reach out for over 40km, and the highest altitude is 2500m. Western Hill is a large forest park, and also a national scenic spot which perfectly combines the natural scenery with the cultural relics. Historic sites are surrounded by quiet and peaceful green forests, including the most famous Dragon Gate, and Huating Temple, Taihua Temple, San Qing Pavilion, etc. It’s a perfect place for walking and relaxing.

Taihua Temple(太华寺）

Taihua Temple gained its name for it is located on Taihua Hill. Originally built in the Yuan Dynasty (1206 – 1368), the temple is the oldest one in Western Hills. Daxiong Baodian Hall, Piaomiao Pavilion, Sizhao Hall are in the temple. The temple is famous for the beautiful rare flowers on the grounds. It is also a good place to watch the grand spectacle of the rising sun.

Sanqing Pavillion(三清阁）

Sanqing Pavilion is built on the cliff at Luohan Hill. Being over 300 meters (approximately 984 feet) above Dianchi Lake, the pavilion looks like a ‘castle in the air’. This temple has a Taoist influence, and ‘Sanqing’ in Taoism refers to the loftiest stature. The pavilion is a good place where you can not only visit the temples, but also enjoy a panoramic view of Dianchi Lake.

Huating Temple 

Huating Temple is one of the largest Buddhist temples in Yunnan Province. It had been destroyed and rebuilt several times most recently in 1923. Daxiong Baodian Hall, Tianwang Hall and Kwan-yin Hall are some of the features in the temple. In the temple you can see three golden Buddha figures with kindly expressions, 500 life-like arhats which are vivid just like real people, and golden figures of Laughing Buddha. Besides, there are abundant colored clay figures depicting vividly various images of mythical animals.

Best time to travel to Dragon Gate

The best time is from March to October, spring, summer and autumn is the suitable time to visit Dragon Gate.

How to get to there?

By Bus

There are many bus line can reach the Western Hill Forest Park. Tourists can take bus No.6, 94 to Su Family Village, or take bus No.33, 94 to Gaoxiao Village.

By Taxi

From Kunming Railway station, it will take about half an hour to Western Hill, 60 RMB or so. From Changshui Airport, it will take about 1.5 hours, 120 RMB or so. From downtown of Kunming, it will take about 40 Mins, 30 RMB or so. And, from Yunnan Ethnic Village to Dragon Gate, there is cable car between Haigeng and the Western Hill, 50 RMB for round way, 30 RMB for one way.

How to Get Around?

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• Local Expertise: I was born and raised in Lijiang, so I know every corner of this beautiful city. From the bustling streets of the ancient town to the serene landscapes of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山), I can show you the best that Lijiang has to offer.
• Cultural Insights: Lijiang is a melting pot of diverse cultures, especially the Naxi culture. I can help you understand the rich history, traditions, and unique customs that make this place so special. Whether it’s exploring the ancient architecture of the Mu Palace (木府) or learning about the Naxi Dongba script, I’ll provide you with in-depth and engaging stories.
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Popular Tour Options

• Lijiang Ancient Town Tour: Wander through the UNESCO-listed Lijiang Ancient Town (丽江古城), explore its narrow alleyways, ancient bridges, and traditional Naxi architecture. Don’t miss the iconic Sifang Street (四方街) and the stunning Black Dragon Pool (黑龙潭).
• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Adventure: Hike or take a cable car up to the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. I can guide you through scenic trails, introduce you to local legends, and help you capture breathtaking views of the snow-capped peaks.
• Cultural Immersion: Dive deep into the Naxi culture with visits to local museums, traditional villages, and cultural performances. I can arrange special experiences like Naxi Dongba script workshops or traditional tea ceremonies.
• Nature and Wellness: Enjoy a peaceful retreat in nature with a visit to the serene Lashihai Lake (拉市海) or a relaxing spa experience at a local wellness center.

Dongchuan in the northeast of Kunming is believed to hold the world’s most imposing red land and is even more magnificent than the one in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the most massive red land with typical features of Yunnan plateau. With gorgeous and colorful hues, the red land is praised as a palette on earth, and is more and more favored by backpackers, hikers and photographers. The land with picturesque scenery is paradise for photography fans.

Dongchuan Red Land is located in the northeast of Kunming. Due to the high content of iron and aluminum in the soil, it has formed a brilliant reddish color. The vast land is divided into colorful patches by fields and crops, creating a vibrant view from a distance, especially spectacular when contrasted against the blue sky and white clouds. From May to the following February each year, some parts of the red land are tilled in preparation for planting, while others are filled with barley, wheat, and other crops, creating a beautiful and colorful scene. Especially on the third day after rain, the land, soaked with moisture, appears more vibrant. After heavy rain, as the mist dissipates and the sun shines brightly, the blue sky becomes even more enchanting, with clouds constantly changing, casting ever-shifting light and shadows across the fields; each moment is akin to a brand-new painting. Therefore, Dongchuan Red Land has become one of the favorite shooting locations for photographers.

Luoxiagou, also known as Xiantangdi, is a low-lying area surrounded by mountains, within which a small village is concealed. Although “Luoxia” means “setting sun,” this place not only offers stunning sunset views but is also an excellent spot for photographing sunrises. The golden sunlight in the morning bathes the red land, making it appear even more magnificent, while the opposite ridge is stained with layers of golden light. The village in the lowland is enveloped in the morning light, exuding tranquility and harmony. The rising sun paints this dreamlike land with vivid colors. Luoxiagou is surrounded by mountains, and a patch of fiery red land sits at the village’s center, making it one of the most striking landscapes in Dongchuan. The hard work of the villagers throughout the seasons causes the colors of the land to constantly change, showcasing different beautiful scenes.

The wonders of nature combined with the wisdom of hardworking people have created all of this. Appreciating these changes requires profound wisdom and courage to discern the hardships of the world.

The viewing platform at Luoxiagou is the largest, longest, and highest viewing platform. Compared to other platforms, its height is particularly striking, while the others appear more rugged. As you descend along the walkway, both sides of the path are lined with wild walnuts, wild fruits, wild peaches, yams, Sichuan red cedar, and other vegetation. Here you can find mountains, villages, fields, blue skies, purple taro, colorful wildflowers, and red earth, resembling a beautiful thin pancake.

Introduction

The Kunming City Museum is a historical museum and one of the popular tourist attractions in Kunming City, which is encompassed by the Yunnan Province in China. The museum is quite comprehensive for a local museum; all in all, it occupies an area of 5,000 square meters.

Although smaller than the Yunnan Provincial Museum, it attracts a lot of visitors thanks to its many notable exhibits. Some of these are repeats of what can be found in the provincial museum, but it has several unique offers of its own, including a historical exhibit offering a glimpse of the city’s history.

The Dali Sutra Pillar – The Highlight of the Museum

The Kunming City Museum is also the home of the Dali Sutra Pillar. Found on the ground floor, this pillar is an astounding pagoda-like sculpture from the Song dynasty. It is 6.5 meters high and is made with pink sandstone. The pillar is made up of seven tiers full of images of Buddha and statues of guardian gods perched on subjugated demons. The pillar is then filled with a mixture of Chinese and Tibetan script, including what is known as the ‘Dharani Mantra’. On top of it is a ring of Buddhas carrying a ball above them; this ball is believed to symbolize the universe. At the bottom, the pillar is supported by an octagonal base.

The Dali Sutra Pillar was originally erected by the Dali regent, Yuan Duoguang, who dedicated it to the memory of his general Gao Ming. It used to be part of the now defunct Dizang temple. It is considered as a powerful work that reflects much of the authentic energy that used to surround ancient Chinese sculptures.

Notable Exhibits in Kunming City Museum

Kunming City Museum covering an area of 20,000 square meters is a local comprehensive museum. Completed and opened on Sept. 29, 1997, the museum has an exhibition area of 5,000 square meters, consisting of five fixed exhibition halls and one flexible exhibition hall. The five fixed exhibition halls are:

1. Bronze Culture Exhibition

A brilliant branch of Chinese civilization of bronze, the Yunnan Bronze Culture is famous for its unique style, which was initiated in B.C. 12th century in late Shang Dynasty (1600B.C.-1100B.C.) and ended up in A.D. 1st century in late Western Han Dynasty (206B.C.-24A.D.) In academic circles, the bronze culture of Yunnan Province is divided into four parts on the basis of the features of unearthed bronze wares, that is, bronze of Dianchi Lake area, bronze of Erhai Lake area, bronze of northwest Yunnan and bronze of south Yunnan. Kunming Museum exhibits gracefully-shaped bronze wares of Dianchi Lake area, which were excavated in Dianchi Lake and its peripheral region. Bronze articles include bronze drum, bronze pot for keeping money, bronze pillows, bronze button ornaments, and so on. And all the pieces come from the tombs of nobles.

2. Ancient Jingchuang (Dhvaja) Exhibition of Dizang Temple

Dhvaja, or Jingchuang in Chinese, is a Buddhism ornament architecture in the temples which is generally carved with lections and Buddhas. Named after the Temple, the Ancient Jingchuang Exhibition of Dizang Temple was built on the former site of the Temple to protect the Dhvaja, which was inscribed as a key national protected site in 1982. Dizang Temple, in memory of the highest military-political official of the Kunming, was built during the period of the Kingdom of Dali (1096-1253). Its Jingchuang, caved from five red sandstones, is a pagoda-shaped building with 7 storeys and eight faces in a height of 6.5 meters. On the Jingchuang, there are totally 300 caved Buddhas, of which the highest is 1 meter high and smallest is less than 3 centimeters high. All of these Buddhas are vividly caved in elegant shape with fluent lines and fine proportions. In addition, kinds of Buddhism sutras are also caved on the Jingchuang in both Chinese and Sanskrit. The Jingchuang of Dizang Temple is praised by experts as the art exquisite that none other can not be found by its delicate carvings and the large number of sutras.

3. Dinosaur Fossil Exhibition

As a hometown of dinosaur which lived more than 100 millions years ago, the Yunnan Province unearthed dinosaur fossils of Saurischia in 1938, and Dilophosaurus sinensis fossils and a large amount of dinosaur skeleton and footprint fossils in Xiyang Town in 1987 and 1993. In Kunming Museum, there are 3 dinosaurs fossils found in Yunnan, 2 models of dinosaurs found in Sichuan, and more than 60 skeleton fossils and nearly 30 footprint fossils found in Xiyang Town.

4.  Exhibition of the Historical and Cultural City of Kunming

Displayed in the two exhibition halls of History and New Look, the exhibition displays the time-honored historical culture, glorious revolutionary tradition, picturesque natural landscape and the great achievement made since the reform and opening up.

5. Temporary Exhibitions in Kunming Museum

The two temporary exhibition halls of Kunming Museum play a key part and have sponsored over 130 exhibitions which have won the praises from both the exhibitors and the public. The important exhibitions include Relics Exhibition of Chairman Mao, Treasures of Imperial Families of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), art exhibitions of Xiong Bingming (a famous Chinese French artist), Ding Shaoguang, Zhang Jianzhong, Calligraphies and Paintings of Ming and Qing dynasties of Yunnan, Ethnic Formative Arts Exhibition of China and Korea, Peasants’ Paintings Exhibition of Yunnan, Ethnic Costume Exhibition of Yunnan, Calligraphies and Paintings of Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou in Qing Dynasty, etc.

6. Exhibition Hall for Flying Tigers

A small but important part of that complex story has found a modest home in Kunming. The Flying Tigers Museum (昆明飞虎队纪念馆) is housed in a wing of the Kunming Museum on Tuodong Road.

Structural Establishment

1. Office (办公室): Assist library leaders in handling daily affairs in the library, coordinate the work of various departments, organize and hold office meetings of curators, library affairs associations and staff meetings of the whole library, etc.

2.Exhibition Department (展览部): Responsible for the compilation, design, production of long-term exhibition outline, drawing up the exhibition plan, project application and so on.

3.Department of Human Services (公共服务部): Responsible for exhibition promotion, publicity, audience organization and explanation, contact, introduction, temporary exhibition, exhibition industry and so on.

4.Custody Department (保管部): Responsible for drawing up the collection plan and budget, providing the collection information, organizing the appraisal, evaluation, grading and so on.

5.Archaeological Work Department (考古工作部): Responsible for cultural relic investigation, archaeological investigation, excavation and research, relationship between unit and engineering unit, archaeological theory research and so on.

6.Research department (研究部): To be responsible for the research of history, museology, archaeology and so on, to draft the articles of association and daily work of the academic committee, and to report and organize the implementation of social science projects.

7.Science and Technology Protection Department (科技保护部): Responsible for formulating the work plan for the protection and restoration of cultural relics collection, organizing and implementing, planning, declaring, evaluating, establishing and arranging scientific research projects, as well as the supervision of scientific research projects, the review of achievements, etc.

8.Defend Department (保卫部): Responsible for safety and security management, guidance, supervision, inspection and punishment, safety education and organization of fire safety exercises, formulation and implementation of various emergency plans.

Nearby Attraction

Kunming Botanical Garden (昆明植物园)

Kunming Botanical Garden (KBG) was established in 1938. It is affiliated to the Kunming Institute of Botany under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It has an area of 44 hectares. The Garden is a comprehensive institution with the main task of ex-situ conserving and sustainably utilising the rare and endangered plants, endemic taxa, and economically important plant species in the Hengduan Mountains and in the Yunnan Plateau. The Camellia Garden is one the oldest and most important specialized gardens within KBG.

How to Get there?

Kunming City Museum is located at No. 93, Tuodong Road of Panlong Diatrict.

By Bus: You can take bus No.1, 62, 109, 117 145, 213 and A1 and all stop near the entrance at the City Museum bus stop (市博物馆) on Tuodong Road.

By Taxi: It takes tourists about 8 minutes to Kunming City Museum from downtown of Kunming by taxi.

Travel Tips

The museum houses a series of shops that sell fake fossils and minerals, Chinese paintings, textiles, porcelains, and furniture. If you’re looking for souvenirs from your China trip, you may want to check them out.

Why is Dounan Flowers Market so special?

The favorable climatic and geographical conditions enable Dounan Village of Kunming to become the biggest flower wholesale market in China. The epicenter of China’s flower markets, Dounan Flower Market is home to over 200 species of over 3 million flowers with the daily turnover reaching as high as 2.5 million RMB, which boasts of being the biggest flower market in Asia.

Basic Information 

Dounan Flower Market is a famous wholesale flower market, is the national heart of flower supplement, and also is one of Asia’s biggest flowers trading market. Dounan Flower Market’s trading floor is super busy, it is worthy of the name “flowers sea”, there’ll be numerous varieties of flowers, so you can buy a big bunch of all kinds of flowers with little money. And Dounan Flower Market is also a good place for photography fans.

The Importance of Dounan Flowers Market to Kunming

1. Over 20 big companies, such as Yunnan Airlines, purchase flowers from Dounan Flower Market on a large scale, and millions of flowers are airlifted daily to over 10 domestic cities, such as Beijing and Shanghai, as well as Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand.
2. More than 500 florist shops are available in the Trading Hall of the market, where you can not only see local flower species, such as roses and water lilies, but you can appreciate exotic flowers like moth orchids, forget-me-nots, African daisies, open-herding and carnations, and they drench the air with an enchanting fragrance.
3. Compared with the other flower markets of China, the flower price is considerably lower in Dounan Flower Market, where you can buy a bunch of carnations for 2 or 3 RMB. It’s really enjoyable just strolling along the flower ocean and appreciating the colorful flowers.

Some other flowers and birds markets in Kunming

1. White Dragon Flowers and Birds Market(白龙花鸟市场): take bus No. 47, 69 or 95, get off at the stop of Shibo Jixinyuan (世博吉鑫园);
2. Western Pets, Flowers and Birds Market(西部宠物花鸟市场): take bus No. 58 or 80, get off at the stop of Xiyuan Keyunzhan (西苑客运站);
3. Chunyuan Flowers and Birds Market(春苑花鸟市场): take bus No. 58, 61 or 62, get off at the stop of Chunyuan Xiaoqu (春苑小区);
4. Daguan Flowers, Birds and Insect Market(大观花鸟虫市场): take bus No. 125, or 160, get off at the stop of Daguan Shangyecheng (大观商业城);
5. Golden Tree Village Flowers and Birds Market(金树村花鸟市场): take bus No. 47, or 50, get off at the stop of Xinying Lukou(新迎路口/人民东路);
6. Jingxing Flowers and Birds Market(景星花鸟市场): take bus No. 10, or 82, get off at the stop of Nanpingjie Xikou(南屏街西口);
7. Expo Garden Flowers and Birds Market(世博园花鸟市场): take bus No. 47, 69 or 95, get off at the stop of Shibo Jixinyuan (世博吉鑫园);
8. Little Dragon Sifang Street Flowers and Birds Market(小龙四方街花鸟市场): take bus No. 60 or 95, get off at the stop of Xinying Lukou(新迎路口/白龙路);
9. Zhongbei Flowers and Birds Market(中北花鸟市场): take bus No. 99 or 171, get off at the stop of Jinyuan Huayuan(锦苑花园).

How to Get there?

By Bus

You can take bus No.170, 160, 183, C6 and get off at Dounan Flowers Market Station.

By Subway

You can take subway Line 1 or Line 2 and get off at Dounan Flowers Market Station.

By Taxi

It takes tourists about 40 minutes to Dounan Flowers Market from downtown of Kunming by taxi.

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)(世界生物多样性大会 in Chinese), known informally as the Biodiversity Convention, is a multilateral treaty. The Convention has three main goals including: the conservation of biological diversity (or biodiversity); the sustainable use of its components; and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources.

In other words, its objective is to develop national strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. It is often seen as the key document regarding sustainable development. The Convention was opened for signature at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 5 June 1992 and entered into force on 29 December 1993. CBD has two supplementary agreements – Cartagena Protocol and Nagoya Protocol.

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty governing the movements of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology from one country to another. It was adopted on 29 January 2000 as a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity and entered into force on 11 September 2003.

The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization (ABS) to the Convention on Biological Diversity is a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity. It provides a transparent legal framework for the effective implementation of one of the three objectives of the CBD: the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources. The Nagoya Protocol on ABS was adopted on 29 October 2010 in Nagoya, Japan and entered into force on 12 October 2014, 90 days after the deposit of the fiftieth instrument of ratification. Its objective is the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources, thereby contributing to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

Origin and scope

The notion of an international convention on bio-diversity was conceived at a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Ad Hoc Working Group of Experts on Biological Diversity in November 1988. The subsequent year, the Ad Hoc Working Group of Technical and Legal Experts was established for the drafting of a legal text which addressed the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, as well as the sharing of benefits arising from their utilization with sovereign states and local communities. In 1991, an intergovernmental negotiating committee was established, tasked with finalizing the convention’s text.^[3]

A Conference for the Adoption of the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity was held in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1992, and its conclusions were distilled in the Nairobi Final Act.^[4] The Convention’s text was opened for signature on 5 June 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (the Rio “Earth Summit”). By its closing date, 4 June 1993, the convention had received 168 signatures. It entered into force on 29 December 1993.

The convention recognized for the first time in international law that the conservation of biodiversity is “a common concern of humankind” and is an integral part of the development process. The agreement covers all ecosystems, species, and genetic resources. It links traditional conservation efforts to the economic goal of using biological resources sustainably. It sets principles for the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources, notably those destined for commercial use.^[5] It also covers the rapidly expanding field of biotechnology through its Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, addressing technology development and transfer, benefit-sharing and biosafety issues. Importantly, the Convention is legally binding; countries that join it (‘Parties’) are obliged to implement its provisions.

The convention reminds decision-makers that natural resources are not infinite and sets out a philosophy of sustainable use. While past conservation efforts were aimed at protecting particular species and habitats, the Convention recognizes that ecosystems, species and genes must be used for the benefit of humans. However, this should be done in a way and at a rate that does not lead to the long-term decline of biological diversity.

The convention also offers decision-makers guidance based on the precautionary principle which demands that where there is a threat of significant reduction or loss of biological diversity, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to avoid or minimize such a threat. The Convention acknowledges that substantial investments are required to conserve biological diversity. It argues, however, that conservation will bring us significant environmental, economic and social benefits in return.

The Convention on Biological Diversity of 2010 banned some forms of geoengineering.

Issues

Some of the many issues dealt with under the convention include:^[6]

• Measures the incentives for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.
• Regulated access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge, including Prior Informed Consent of the party providing resources.
• Sharing, in a fair and equitable way, the results of research and development and the benefits arising from the commercial and other utilization of genetic resources with the Contracting Party providing such resources (governments and/or local communities that provided the traditional knowledge or biodiversity resources utilized).
• Access to and transfer of technology, including biotechnology, to the governments and/or local communities that provided traditional knowledge and/or biodiversity resources.
• Technical and scientific cooperation.
• Coordination of a global directory of taxonomic expertise (Global Taxonomy Initiative).
• Impact assessment.
• Education and public awareness.
• Provision of financial resources.
• National reporting on efforts to implement treaty commitments.

Cartagena Protocol

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety of the Convention, also known as the Biosafety Protocol, was adopted in January 2000. The Biosafety Protocol seeks to protect biological diversity from the potential risks posed by living modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology.

The Biosafety Protocol makes clear that products from new technologies must be based on the precautionary principle and allow developing nations to balance public health against economic benefits. It will for example let countries ban imports of a genetically modified organism if they feel there is not enough scientific evidence the product is safe and requires exporters to label shipments containing genetically modified commodities such as corn or cotton.

The required number of 50 instruments of ratification/accession/approval/acceptance by countries was reached in May 2003. In accordance with the provisions of its Article 37, the Protocol entered into force on 11 September 2003.

Global Strategy for Plant Conservation

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In April 2002, the parties of the UN CBD adopted the recommendations of the Gran Canaria Declaration Calling for a Global Plant Conservation Strategy, and adopted a 16-point plan aiming to slow the rate of plant extinctions around the world by 2010.

Parties

As of 2016, the Convention has 196 parties, which includes 195 states and the European Union.^[9] All UN member states—with the exception of the United States—have ratified the treaty. Non-UN member states that have ratified are the Cook Islands, Niue, and the State of Palestine. The Holy See and the states with limited recognition are non-parties. The US has signed but not ratified the treaty,^[10] and has not announced plans to ratify it.

The European Union created the Cartagena Protocol to enhance biosafety regulation and propagate the ‘precautionary principle’ over the ‘sound science principle’ defended by the United States. Whereas the impact of the Cartagena Protocol on domestic regulations has been substantial, its impact on international trade law remains uncertain. In 2006, The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled that the European Union violated international trade law between 1999 and 2003 by imposing a moratorium on the approval of genetically modified organisms (GMO) imports. Disappointing the United States, the panel nevertheless ‘‘decided not to decide’’ by not invalidating the stringent European biosafety regulations.

International bodies established

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Conference of the Parties: The convention’s governing body is the Conference of the Parties (COP), consisting of all governments (and regional economic integration organizations) that have ratified the treaty. This ultimate authority reviews progress under the Convention, identifies new priorities, and sets work plans for members. The COP can also make amendments to the Convention, create expert advisory bodies, review progress reports by member nations, and collaborate with other international organizations and agreements.

The Conference of the Parties (COP) uses expertise and support from several other bodies that are established by the Convention. In addition to committees or mechanisms established on an ad hoc basis, the main organs are:

Secretariat: The CBD Secretariat, based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, operates under UNEP, the United Nations Environment Programme. Its main functions are to organize meetings, draft documents, assist member governments in the implementation of the programme of work, coordinate with other international organizations, and collect and disseminate information.

Subsidiary Body for Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA): The SBSTTA is a committee composed of experts from member governments competent in relevant fields. It plays a key role in making recommendations to the COP on scientific and technical issues. The next two meetings of the SBSTTA will be 25–29 November 2019 in Montreal, Canada (SBSTTA-23), and 18–23 May 2020 in Montreal, Canada (SBSTTA-24). The current chair of the SBSTTA Bureau is Mr. Hesiquio Benitez Diaz of Mexico.

Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI): In 2014, the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity established the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI) to replace the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Review of Implementation of the Convention. The four functions and core areas of work of SBI are: (a) review of progress in implementation; (b) strategic actions to enhance implementation; (c) strengthening means of implementation; and (d) operations of the convention and the Protocols. The first meeting of the SBI was held on 2–6 May 2016 and the second meeting was held on 9–13 July 2018, both in Montreal, Canada. The third meeting of the SBI will be held on 25–29 May 2020 in Montreal, Canada. The Bureau of the Conference of the Parties serves as the Bureau of the SBI. The current chair of the SBI is Ms. Charlotta Sörqvist of Sweden.

Country implementation

National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP)

“National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) are the principal instruments for implementing the Convention at the national level (Article 6). The Convention requires countries to prepare a national biodiversity strategy (or equivalent instrument) and to ensure that this strategy is mainstreamed into the planning and activities of all those sectors whose activities can have an impact (positive and negative) on biodiversity. To date [2012-02-01], 173 Parties have developed NBSAPs in line with Article 6.”

For example, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Tanzania have carried out elaborate responses to conserve individual species and specific habitats. The United States of America, a signatory who has not yet ratified the treaty,^[13] has produced one of the most thorough implementation programs through species Recovery Programs and other mechanisms long in place in the US for species conservation.

Singapore has also established a detailed National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.^[14] The National Biodiversity Centre of Singapore represents Singapore in the Convention for Biological Diversity.

National Reports

In accordance with Article 26 of the Convention, Parties prepare national reports on the status of implementation of the Convention.

Executive secretary

The current acting executive secretary is Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, who took up this post on 1 December 2019.

The previous executive secretaries were:

Cristiana Pașca Palmer (2017-2019), Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias (2012-2017), Ahmed Djoghlaf (2006-2012), Hamdallah Zedan (1998-2005), Calestous Juma (1995-1998), and Angela Cropper (1993-1995).

Nagoya Protocol

The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity is a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity. It provides a transparent legal framework for the effective implementation of one of the three objectives of the CBD: the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources. The Protocol was adopted on 29 October 2010 in Nagoya, Aichi Province, Japan, and entered into force on 12 October 2014. Its objective is the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources, thereby contributing to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

Meetings of the parties

1994 COP 1

The first ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in November and December 1994, in Nassau, Bahamas.

1995 COP 2

The second ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in November 1995, in Jakarta, Indonesia.

1996 COP 3

The third ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in November 1996, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.^[20]

1998 COP 4

The fourth ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in May 1998, in Bratislava, Slovakia.^[21]

1999 EXCOP 1

The First Extraordinary Meeting of the Conference of the Parties took place in February 1999, in Cartagena, Colombia.

2000 COP 5

The fifth ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in May 2000, in Nairobi, Kenya.

2002 COP 6

The sixth ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in April 2002, in The Hague, Netherlands.

2004 COP 7

The seventh ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in February 2004, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2006 COP 8[edit]

The eighth ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in March 2006, in Curitiba, Brazil.

2008 COP 9[edit]

The ninth ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in May 2008, in Bonn, Germany.

2010 COP 10

The tenth ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in October 2010, in Nagoya, Japan.

2012 COP 11

Leading up to the Conference of the Parties (COP 11) meeting on biodiversity in Hyderabad, India 2012, preparations for a World Wide Views on Biodiversity has begun, involving old and new partners and building on the experiences from the World Wide Views on Global Warming.

2014 COP 12

Under the theme, “Biodiversity for Sustainable Development,” thousands of representatives of governments, NGOs, indigenous peoples, scientists and the private sector gathered in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea in October 2014 for the 12th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 12).

From 6–17 October 2014, Parties discussed the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its Aichi Biodiversity Targets, which are to be achieved by the end of this decade. The results of Global Biodiversity Outlook 4, the flagship assessment report of the CBD informed the discussions.

The conference gave a mid-term evaluation to the UN Decade on Biodiversity (2011-2020) initiative, which aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of nature.

At the end of the meeting, the meeting adopted the “Pyeongchang Road Map,” which addresses ways to achieve biodiversity through technology cooperation, funding and strengthening the capacity of developing countries.

2016 COP 13

The thirteenth ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place between 2 and 17 December 2016 in Cancun, Mexico.

2018 COP 14

The fourteenth ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place on 17–29 November 2018, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.The 2018 UN Biodiversity Conference closed on 29 November 2018 with broad international agreement on reversing the global destruction of nature and biodiversity loss threatening all forms of life on Earth. Parties adopted the Voluntary Guidelines for the design and effective implementation of ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. Governments also agreed to accelerate action to achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, agreed in 2010, from now until 2020. Work to achieve these targets will take place at the global, regional, national and subnational levels.

Commemorative periods

2010 was the International Year of Biodiversity and the Secretariat of the CBD was its focal point. Following a recommendation of CBD signatories during COP 10 at Nagoya in October 2010, the UN, on 22 December 2010, declared 2011 to 2020 as the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity.

Criticism

There have been criticisms against CBD that the Convention has been weakened in implementation due to the resistance of Western countries to the implementation of the pro-South provisions of the Convention. CBD is also regarded as a case of a hard treaty gone soft in the implementation trajectory. The argument to enforce the treaty as a legally binding multilateral instrument with the Conference of Parties reviewing the infractions and non-compliance is also gaining strength.

Although the convention explicitly states that all forms of life are covered by its provisions, examination of reports and of national biodiversity strategies and action plans submitted by participating countries shows that in practice this is not happening. The fifth report of the European Union, for example, makes frequent reference to animals (particularly fish) and plants, but does not mention bacteria, fungi or protists at all. The International Society for Fungal Conservation has assessed more than 100 of these CBD documents for their coverage of fungi using defined criteria to place each in one of six categories. No documents were assessed as good or adequate, less than 10% as nearly adequate or poor, and the rest as deficient, seriously deficient or totally deficient.

Scientists working with biodiversity and medical research are expressing fears that the Nagoya Protocol is counterproductive, and will hamper disease prevention and conservation efforts, and that the threat of imprisonment of scientists will have a chilling effect on research.^[41] Non-commercial researchers and institutions such as natural history museums fear maintaining biological reference collections and exchanging material between institutions will become difficult, and medical researchers have expressed alarm at plans to expand the protocol to make it illegal to publicly share genetic information, e.g. via GenBank.

William Y. Brown from Brookings institutions has mentioned that the Convention on Biological Diversity should include the preservation of intact genomes and viable cells for every known species and for new species as they are discovered.

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1994 COP 1

The first ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in November and December 1994, in Nassau, Bahamas.

1995 COP 2

The second ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in November 1995, in Jakarta, Indonesia.

1996 COP 3

The third ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in November 1996, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

1998 COP 4

The fourth ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in May 1998, in Bratislava, Slovakia.

1999 EXCOP 1

The First Extraordinary Meeting of the Conference of the Parties took place in February 1999, in Cartagena, Colombia.

2000 COP 5

The fifth ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in May 2000, in Nairobi, Kenya.

2002 COP 6

The sixth ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in April 2002, in The Hague, Netherlands.

2004 COP 7

The seventh ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in February 2004, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2006 COP 8

The eighth ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in March 2006, in Curitiba, Brazil.^[26]

2008 COP 9

The ninth ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in May 2008, in Bonn, Germany.

2010 COP 10

The tenth ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place in October 2010, in Nagoya, Japan.

2012 COP 11

Leading up to the Conference of the Parties (COP 11) meeting on biodiversity in Hyderabad, India 2012, preparations for a World Wide Views on Biodiversity has begun, involving old and new partners and building on the experiences from the World Wide Views on Global Warming.

2014 COP 12

Under the theme, “Biodiversity for Sustainable Development,” thousands of representatives of governments, NGOs, indigenous peoples, scientists and the private sector gathered in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea in October 2014 for the 12th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 12).

From 6–17 October 2014, Parties discussed the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its Aichi Biodiversity Targets, which are to be achieved by the end of this decade. The results of Global Biodiversity Outlook 4, the flagship assessment report of the CBD informed the discussions.

The conference gave a mid-term evaluation to the UN Decade on Biodiversity (2011-2020) initiative, which aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of nature.

At the end of the meeting, the meeting adopted the “Pyeongchang Road Map,” which addresses ways to achieve biodiversity through technology cooperation, funding and strengthening the capacity of developing countries.^[31]

2016 COP 13

The thirteenth ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place between 2 and 17 December 2016 in Cancun, Mexico.

2018 COP 14

The fourteenth ordinary meeting of the parties to the convention took place on 17–29 November 2018, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.^[32] The 2018 UN Biodiversity Conference closed on 29 November 2018 with broad international agreement on reversing the global destruction of nature and biodiversity loss threatening all forms of life on Earth. Parties adopted the Voluntary Guidelines for the design and effective implementation of ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. Governments also agreed to accelerate action to achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, agreed in 2010, from now until 2020. Work to achieve these targets will take place at the global, regional, national and subnational levels.

During the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity will adopt a post-2020 global biodiversity framework as a stepping stone towards the 2050 Vision of “”Living in harmony with nature”. In its decision 14/34 the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity adopted a comprehensive and participatory process for the preparation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.

The negotiations to develop the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, prior to the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, are being undertaken by a dedicated open-ended intersessional working group under the leadership of its two co-chairs, Mr. Francis Ogwal (Uganda) and Mr. Basile van Havre (Canada) and overseen by the Bureau of the Conference of the Parties.

The process adopted by Parties to develop the post-2020 global biodiversity framework contains a set of principles to guide its implementation, an organization of work and sets out a comprehensive consultation process, including provisions for global, regional and thematic consultation meetings. An information note on ways and means to contribute to the development of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework has been developed  to provide background information and to outline various opportunities for Parties, other Governments, and all relevant organizations and stakeholders to participate.

Updates on the implementation of the process for developing the post-2020 global biodiversity framework will be made available here and this page will be regularly updated. In this light please continue to consult this page for up to date information on the post-2020 process.

Preparation Timeline

JULY 27, 2020 — OCTOBER 5, 2020
THEMATIC CONSULTATION ON THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIODIVERSITY
Thematic Consultation on the Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework Virtual Meeting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 — SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
SPECIAL VIRTUAL SESSIONS OF SBSTTA AND SBI
Special virtual sessions, including on the launch of the fifth edition of the Global Biodiversity Outlook, and the testing of a Party-led review process through an open-ended forum –

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 — NOVEMBER 7, 2020
SBSTTA-24
Twenty-fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 — NOVEMBER 14, 2020
SBI-3
Third meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation –

MAY 17, 2021 — MAY 30, 2021
COP-15
Fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-15)

Source from: https://www.cbd.int/conferences/post2020

Source from: https://www.cbd.int/meetings/

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