4.4 Green ecosystems in Haikou boost competitiveness外国文学名著导读.pdf

Green ecosystems in Haikou boost competitiveness in tropical capital A park in Haikou, Hainan province, Sept 26, 2018. [Photo/IC] For locals and visitors, the coastal city of Haikou is becoming more attractive, thanks to the numerous graceful coconut trees, warm sunshine, delicious cuisines and more recently, the wetlands that are expanding quickly and emerging as a new aspect of the citys pride. Haikou, capital of tropical Hainan province, has made the protection and restoration of wetlands a livelihood project to livelihood: 生活 build a happy home for the people. On Oct 25, Haikou was honored as one of the first group of the 13th Conference of the Parties to international wetland cities at the 13th Conference of the the International Convention on Parties to the International Convention on Wetlands held in Wetlands: 国际湿地公约缔约方第十 Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It was seen as international 三次会议 recognition of Haikous ecological protection undertakings in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates: 沙 recent years. 特首都迪拜 Haikou has been called a water city since ancient times, boasting abundant wetland resources including coasts, rivers and lakes. But problems have emerged along with local economic development. At a recent discussion arranged for residents, many hailed the progress made by the special campaigns in the past two years, targeting polluted water bodies, illegal construction, air and soil pollutants, comprehensive rectification of urban and rural rectification: 整改 environments and restoration of wetlands and forests. They restoration: 修复 said the efforts are turning Haikou into a beautiful garden. The environment is closely related to every citizen. I will