# China ecological conservation and development strategy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/china-ecological-conservation-and-development-strategy > Updated: 2026-08-15T14:42:21.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. China has initiated a multi-year strategy to enhance ecological resilience and advance its ecological civilization goals. The 2026-2030 development plan, issued by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the Ministry of Natural Resources, sets specific targets such as maintaining protected areas at a minimum of 18% of total land area and achieving a forest coverage rate of 25.8%. This plan is supported by a new ecological and environmental code designed to provide a legal framework for sustainable development. Efforts are expanding to integrate environmental protection with high-quality economic development. Key initiatives include large-scale land greening, mangrove restoration for marine biodiversity, and the development of ice and snow industries to balance ecological preservation with economic revitalization in cold regions. The central leadership emphasizes a long-term strategic approach to ensure a harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: China advances ecological civilization and high-quality development China is prioritizing ecological civilization and high-quality development, focusing on land greening, marine biodiversity, and the ice and snow industry to ensure long-term environmental and economic stability 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-advances-ecological-civilization-and-high-quality-development ### 2026-08-12: China announces 2026-2030 ecological resilience plan China has announced a 2026-2030 development plan to boost ecological resilience, targeting 18% land coverage for protected areas and a 25.8% forest coverage rate. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-announces-2026-2030-ecological-resilience-plan --- Cite as: China ecological conservation and development strategy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/china-ecological-conservation-and-development-strategy