Economic Development and Conservation of Biological and Cultural Diversity in Yunnan Province, China

Authors: Stendell R.C.¹; Johnson R.L.²; Mosesso J.P.³; Zhang X.⁴

Source: Environment, Development and Sustainability, Volume 2, Numbers 3-4, 2000 , pp. 333-345(13)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Chinese and American scientists are co-operating to develop concepts, strategies, agreements, and proposals in support of an economic development and sustainable ecosystems project in Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China. Yunnan's Provincial Government has initiated a major programme to develop and further utilise its biological resources to help improve economic conditions for its citizens. They are co-operating with the US Geological Survey (USGS) on evaluation and management of biological resources so economic development will be compatible with sustainable ecological systems. Scientists from the USGS and co-operating universities will provide expertise on synthesising biological data, conducting a Gap Analysis for the Province, evaluating innovative economic opportunities, and designing an effective education, training, and outreach programme.

Keywords: China; Yunnan Province; biodiversity; cultural diversity; geographic information systems; ecological economics; economic development

Language: English

Document Type: Regular paper

Affiliations: 1: US Geological Survey, Midcontinent Ecological Science Center, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525, USA e-mail: rey_stendell@usgs.gov 2: US Geological Survey, Midcontinent Ecological Science Center, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525, USA 3: US Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia 20192, USA 4: Bio-Resources Innovative Development Office, Kunming, Yunnan Province, 650021, P.R. China

Publication date: 2000-01-01