China plans to fully digitalise national environmental monitoring network by 2030
Biodiversity monitoring tools are expected to reach over 85 per cent accuracy in species identification
China has announced a plan to transform its ecological and environmental monitoring system into a fully digitalised, intelligent network by the end of the decade. This is reported by People's Daily Online, a partner of TV BRICS, referring to a statement from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
The initiative aims to revolutionise the country’s eco-environmental surveillance infrastructure through the deployment of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, satellite remote sensing, unmanned maintenance, and smart sampling systems.
According to the ministry, the strategic overhaul will culminate in the creation of an integrated monitoring framework spanning air, land, and marine ecosystems by 2030.
Technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles, automated sampling units, infrared wildlife cameras, and acoustic sensors will be key to enhancing the precision of data collection.
Biodiversity monitoring tools are expected to reach over 85 per cent accuracy in species identification, while upgraded sound monitoring systems will not only record decibel levels but also trace noise origins in urban environments.
The ministry also highlighted plans to support the development of environmental protection robots and remotely operated monitoring platforms, further reducing human intervention and improving operational safety.
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