UNITED NATIONS, May 7, Xinhua -- Representatives attending the United Nations Forum on Forests on Monday urged UN members to quicken the pace of implementing the UN strategic plan for forests (2017-2030) by increasing forest areas and better managing forest resources.

BEIJING, April 18 -- The Global Bamboo and Rattan Congress will be held during June 25-27, 2018 in Beijing National Convention Center. The theme of the conference is contributing to South-South Cooperation and the Sustainable Development Goals.

MONGOLIA, April 25 -- China is to initiate the first foreign-aid project on wildlife protection technique in Mongolia. The project aims to protect Mongolia’s ‘national bear’ — Gobi Bear and its habitat. The project agreement was signed in the capital city of Mongolia, and Chinese Academy of Forestry would be the executive agency of the project.

Bonn, Germany, April 11 -- The first intersessional meeting of the COP 13 Bureau was held in Bonn, Germany on April 11, 2018. Mr. Wu Zhimin, Director General of the Department of International Cooperation, State Administration of Forestry and Grassland of China chaired the meeting.

BEIJING, April 3, Xinhua -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday called for efforts in greening and prevention and control of forest fires, floods and droughts to ensure socio-economic growth and the building of an "ecological civilization."