Shanghai, July 20- Chongming District this morning released its development goal of 2040, which is to become a world-class ecological island providing an important habitat for birds and protection for the world’s natural resources.

Photo above is a concept image of a village characteristic of Chongming .

Chongming is one of the important areas for Shanghai’s becoming an innovative, cultural and ecologically conscious city having a global impact.  The area will in the future actively practice the development philosophy of “innovation, coordination, green, open and sharing”, adhere to thestrategy of “ecological and green development” and vigorously promote the integrative development of ecology, production and life.

Photo above is the district’s land use plan.

Chongming’s plan to become a world-class ecological island can be seen as a brand-new direction.

 The kernel index system has made clear various aspects including environmental quality, ecological space, water resources, biodiversity, climate and energy and industrial system, which will smoothly guide, monitor and evaluate the district’s progress in achieving the goal of becoming a world-class ecological island.

Photo above is the city’s urban planning map.

In addition, Chongming is also making efforts to speed up the construction of an ecological innovation industry system, which will actively guide the local residents in transforming their living patterns to be green, low-carbon, and healthy.