The Asian superpower has climbed faster than other major economies in a global index tracking progress towards the SDGs, largely on the back of development gains that carry environmental trade-offs. Yet, it is taking significant remedial measures, offering “strong prospects for future improvement,” said global sustainable development expert Jeffrey Sachs, who led the report.
The conservation biologist argues that paying closer attention to urban nature can help cities become healthier, more resilient and more connected to their ecological roots.