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.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 333-345 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Environment, Development and Sustainability |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 3-4 |
| State | Published - 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Biodiversity
- China
- Cultural diversity
- Ecological economics
- Economic development
- Geographic information systems
- Yunnan Province
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Economics and Econometrics
- Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law