Island ecological restoration and management practices based on nature: Conference report

As a result of climate change as well as the increasing need for island ecological protection, nature-based solutions have attracted increasing international attention. The impact of climate change and COVID-19 has presented island countries and regions with practical challenges such as rising sea levels, stunted economic development and difficult survival situations. Therefore, finding ways to realize the sustainable development of islands from a nature-based perspective has become a key concern. The Island Research Center of the Ministry of Natural Resources of China etc. organized the International Forum on Island Ecological Protection 2021 on November 19, 2021 with the theme, 'Nature-based Island Ecological Restoration and Management Practice.' The conference, which was held online and face-to-face, brought together front-line staff from government agencies, academic institutions and experts from major countries around the world to discuss emerging issues of sustainable island development.

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Climate change and COVID-19 have presented practical challenges to island countries and regions, highlighting the importance of nature-based solutions for island ecological protection. The International Forum on Island Ecological Protection 2021, organized by the Island Research Center of the Ministry of Natural Resources of China, aimed to discuss emerging issues of sustainable island development.