Shanghai charts green transition with ambitious 2030 goals

Shanghai released its ecological development goals for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) on Sept 10, outlining 18 indicators across four categories.

Baoshan improves water environment with new rainwater storage tanks

In recent years, Shanghai's Baoshan district has completed several first-flush rainwater storage tanks, helping improve local water quality. Two more are now nearing completion.

Shanghai accelerates push toward full climate resilience by 2035

As Shanghai works toward becoming a fully climate-resilient city by 2035, it is accelerating efforts to advance green development.

Shanghai village becomes first to secure ecosystem loan

Dongshe village in Shanghai's Qingpu district has completed the city's first VEP (Value of Ecosystem Product in specific geographic units) verification, securing a 39.5 million yuan ($5.8 million) credit line from the bank.

Tech utilized to transform Shanghai nature reserve

After a decades-long ecological battle against invasive species and poachers, bird populations at the Chongming Dongtan Nature Reserve have surged from 40,000 at its lowest to nearly 500,000.

Nation's first digital 'carbon identities' for recyclable resources issued in Shanghai

Each discarded T-shirt and each piece of waste fabric will be assigned a unique "carbon identity" that makes its carbon reduction contribution measurable, traceable, and permanently recorded on the blockchain.

Wildlife thrives in Shanghai's Liudao habitat

Liudao, a wildlife habitat in Shanghai's Jiading district, is regarded as a sanctuary for wildlife due to its well-preserved natural environment.

Shanghai's raccoon dogs find urban coexistence 'sweet spot'

Human-wildlife conflict in Shanghai has dropped significantly as the city's raccoon dog population stabilizes between 3,000 and 5,000 individuals.

Shanghai identifies new insect species

Researchers in Shanghai have identified a new insect species named Aethina arciformis, according to a study published in the international zoological journal Zootaxa.

Shanghai-led global study backs plant diversity in agriculture

A study has proved that planting a diversity of plant species can significantly boost yields.