Reform Trends and a Policy Roadmap for Conserving Natural Resources
Research Questions: How can natural resource governance systems be reformed to better conserve natural resources?
Methods: Interviews with local commmunities, foresters, local and national government agencies, and national park agencies.
Main Findings: We reviewed China's conservation management system and proposed directions for reform and path from the perspective of property rights and public management. Specifically, we analyzed the restructuring of the newly formed Ministry of Natural Resources, which includes significant shifts such as delegating the representation of public natural resource ownership from the State Council to responsible departments. This decentralization aims to shorten the chain of delegated authority and improve management efficiency. Additionally, our study emphasizes the holistic protection of ecosystems, treating "mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes, and grasslands" as integral units. Institutional reforms were also identified, where decision-making is separated between the Ministry of Natural Resources and execution by the Forestry and Grassland Bureau, with independent oversight by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, ensuring clearer governance and accountability.
Products: Li, W., Xu J., and Lu, Y. 2018. “A Vision for Reform: Roadmap and Trends for China's Conservation of Natural Resources.” National Park System Construction Research Series. China Environment Publishing Group. (in Chinese)
Grant Acknowledgements: This project is a collaboration between China and the United States regarding national park management, supported by the National Development and Reform Commission of China, the Paulson Institute, and the Heren Charity Foundation.
Methods: Interviews with local commmunities, foresters, local and national government agencies, and national park agencies.
Main Findings: We reviewed China's conservation management system and proposed directions for reform and path from the perspective of property rights and public management. Specifically, we analyzed the restructuring of the newly formed Ministry of Natural Resources, which includes significant shifts such as delegating the representation of public natural resource ownership from the State Council to responsible departments. This decentralization aims to shorten the chain of delegated authority and improve management efficiency. Additionally, our study emphasizes the holistic protection of ecosystems, treating "mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes, and grasslands" as integral units. Institutional reforms were also identified, where decision-making is separated between the Ministry of Natural Resources and execution by the Forestry and Grassland Bureau, with independent oversight by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, ensuring clearer governance and accountability.
Products: Li, W., Xu J., and Lu, Y. 2018. “A Vision for Reform: Roadmap and Trends for China's Conservation of Natural Resources.” National Park System Construction Research Series. China Environment Publishing Group. (in Chinese)
Grant Acknowledgements: This project is a collaboration between China and the United States regarding national park management, supported by the National Development and Reform Commission of China, the Paulson Institute, and the Heren Charity Foundation.
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