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China launches second round of natural-resource efficiency pilot program
China’s Ministry of Natural Resources has launched a second round of a program to promote efficient use of natural resources in counties and cities.
The program is part of efforts to conserve resources and support their safe, efficient and sustainable use.
It invites local areas with strong records and innovative practices to take part.
They are expected to develop new approaches, technologies, rules and management methods suited to their local roles.
The ministry will guide provincial authorities in managing the recognized counties and cities over time.
Officials will track progress, identify useful examples and share them so other areas can learn from them.
The stated aim is to improve resource use and support high-quality economic and social development.
China’s Ministry of Natural Resources has launched a second round of county- and city-level demonstration work on efficient and intensive use of natural resources.
The programme is intended to support the national strategy of comprehensive conservation and improve the secure, efficient and sustainable use of natural resources.
It will involve counties and cities with strong records in efficient resource use and some experience with innovative practices.
The ministry said it would guide provincial authorities in tracking progress and managing designated demonstration areas.
- Who
- China’s Ministry of Natural Resources and participating counties and cities.
- What
- A second round of natural-resource conservation and efficient-use demonstration work.
- When
- The ministry announced the work on October 12, 2026; the notice was issued recently.
- Where
- Counties and cities in China.
- Why
- To support the national conservation strategy and promote secure, efficient and sustainable use of natural resources.
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The Ministry of Natural Resources issued a notice on the second round of demonstration work.
China News Service reported that the ministry had launched the work.
- Round
- Second
- Lead agency
- China’s Ministry of Natural Resources
- Participants
- Counties and cities
- Reported date
- October 12, 2026
- Management
- Provincial natural-resources authorities will track progress and manage designated areas
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