The Second Conference on biodiversity conservation and nature reserve management, jointly sponsored by Ecological Society of China and Research Center for Nature Reserves of State Forestry Administration, was held in Kunming during May12-15. The conference was undertaken by the Ecological Society of Yunnan.

With the theme of “Biodiversity conservation and nature reserve management meeting climate change”, the Conference brought together over 60 scholars and interested decision makers. On behalf of sponsoring units and undertaking unit respectively, Prof. Liu Shirong, Prof. Hu Hanbin, and Prof. Chen Jin addressed the Conference.

Six experts, including Prof. Liu Shirong, Prof. Lei Chunguang, Prof. Chen Jin and Prof. Ouyang Zhiyun, were invited as keynote speakers. In a lively and active atmosphere, the participants agreed that biodiversity conservation and construction & management of nature reserves are important components for ecological studies. It is significant to find proper ways and models for nature reserve management.

The Conference ended up with full success on May 15.