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.

Shanghai completes first pollution rights transaction

Shanghai completed its first pollution rights transaction on Feb 11, marking a milestone in establishing a mature pollution rights trading market by 2030.

Ecological approach to water treatment unveiled

A research team from Shanghai Ocean University has developed an ecological approach to water treatment that combines environmental sustainability with economic efficiency.