关键词: Sustainable development, Resource strategy, Biodiversity

Abstract: This paper attempts to give a general review about the background and development of the concept of sustainable development since the United Nation's Conference on Human Environment held in Stokholm in 1992. The main features and principles of sustainable development are summarized. The challenges and opportunities in natural resources management in China are analysed. Based on the principles of sustainable development, in accordance with the concret conditions of China,a strategy for sustainable development of natural resources is presented. This includes to establish a framework of interconnected systems of population,resources, environment and development at the national level; to keep the population in a sustainable level;to develop integrated eco-farming systems in rural areas; to promot technical and energy revolution; and to strenthen training, education, and research. The conservation of biodiversity and vitality of biological resources are recommended. International cooperation and people's participation are also emphasised. It is suggested to establish the information and monitoring systems as well as a decision making management system so as to develop the natural resources on a sustainable bases.

Key words: Sustainable development, Resource strategy, Biodiversity