China has established 167 national field observation and research stations to strengthen grassland protection and advance ecological development. The initiative forms part of the country’s broader efforts to enhance environmental monitoring and improve resilience to natural risks, according to China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS.
Xin Xiaoping, director of the National Grassland Ecosystem Observation and Research Station in Hulun Buir, noted that these facilities act as key monitoring points, enabling scientists to track changes in ecosystems over time.
The stations also serve as sites for testing new technologies. In Hulun Buir, researchers have implemented a grazing robot–UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) system, reflecting the use of technological tools in grassland management and their application in field conditions.
In addition, the network serves as a collaborative hub for academic institutions and research organisations, facilitating knowledge exchange and training specialists in environmental science. Demonstration projects covering more than 6,666.67 hectares have contributed to significant increases in grass yield, highlighting the role of science-driven solutions in sustainable development.
BRICS countries continue to advance environmental protection and biodiversity conservation through large-scale national initiatives and scientific research.
At the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) held in Brazil, countries approved new international measures to protect migratory species, as reported by Brasil de Fato, a partner of TV BRICS. The decisions include a regional action plan for Amazonian migratory catfish and the inclusion of the giant otter in global conservation lists.
The initiative, led by Brazil with the participation of several Amazon Basin countries, aims to preserve river connectivity, strengthen scientific cooperation and support sustainable fisheries, while enhancing biodiversity protection and food security for local communities.
Indonesia is strengthening wildlife conservation efforts through enhanced policy coordination and habitat protection measures. Authorities plan to introduce a presidential instruction to safeguard elephant populations. ANTARA noted that the initiative aims to bring together government institutions, regional authorities and land users to support sustainable ecosystem management. According to official estimates, the population of Sumatran elephants ranges between 2,400 and 2,800 individuals, highlighting the importance of continued conservation actions and international cooperation in protecting biodiversity.
BRICS+ countries are also intensifying efforts to preserve ecosystems and biodiversity, expanding cooperation and implementing new conservation measures.
Belarus is expanding efforts to protect forest resources through enhanced management practices and localised production solutions, reports BelTA, a partner of TV BRICS. The Ministry of Forestry plans to increase the use of mesh fencing to safeguard young forest plantations from wildlife, building on successful experience in the Minsk region. Over the past five years, around 25,000 hectares of forest crops have been protected using such measures, contributing to improved preservation and sustainable development of forest areas.
Chile is expanding marine conservation with new protected areas in the Pacific, bringing around 54 per cent of its exclusive economic zone under environmental protection, according to El Maipo, a partner of TV BRICS. The initiative covers biodiversity-rich regions with high endemism (species that are found only in one specific geographic area and nowhere else in the world – Ed.), key migratory routes and rich biodiversity, including species such as tuna, sharks, and the Juan Fernandez lobster.