Shenzhen has once again become a trending topic thanks to an eco-bridge. On February 3rd, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian praised Shenzhen's Kunpeng Trail No.1 Bridge on an international social media platform, showcasing to the world a vivid practice of harmonious coexistence between man and nature in the city.

In early 2024, Kunpeng Trail No.1 Bridge, China's first wildlife-human separation eco-bridge, was officially put into operation. Spanning the Meiguan Expressway, it connects Yinhu Mountain and Meilin Mountain. Large areas of native vegetation are planted on the bridge deck, creating safe migration corridors for wild animals such as leopard cats and macaques, and effectively restoring the mountain ecology fragmented by the expressway. Since then, Kunpeng Trail No.2 and No.3 Bridges have been completed successively, crossing major urban traffic arteries and key regional hubs. They prioritize ecological space for wild animals, weaving a dense urban ecological connectivity network.

As a megacity with land development intensity approaching 50% and scarce land resources, Shenzhen's "concessions" for ecology are not a publicity stunt, but a long-term development philosophy. The city has launched many thoughtful initiatives beyond conventional practices: pet-friendly buses have been put into operation; large screens on the subway display adoption information for stray animals; technology companies have pasted wave-point stickers on buildings to prevent bird collisions, guarding living creatures with small but meaningful actions.

Investment in ecological conservation has brought rich natural returns. Shenzhen covers only one five-thousandth of China's total land area, yet it is home to one-fourth of the country's bird species, with 100,000 migratory birds wintering here every year. Meanwhile, Shenzhen's green and low-carbon industries are booming. In 2024, the added value of the industry reached 243.92 billion yuan, achieving a win-win situation between ecological environment and economic development, and setting an example for cities in pursuing harmonious coexistence between man and nature.

深圳生态廊桥获外交部点赞，人与自然共生在这一刻具象化了

深圳因一座生态廊桥再度登上热搜。2月3日，外交部发言人林剑在海外社交平台点赞深圳鲲鹏径一号桥，向世界展现这座城市人与自然和谐共生的生动实践。

2024年初，国内首座人兽分流生态廊桥——鲲鹏径一号桥正式投用，桥梁横跨梅观公路，衔接银湖山与梅林山，桥面大面积种植本土植被，为豹猫、猕猴等野生动物搭建安全迁徙通道，有效修复了被道路割裂的山体生态。此后，鲲鹏径二号桥、三号桥相继建成，横跨城市核心交通干道与黄金区位枢纽，优先为野生动物预留生态空间，织密了城市生态连通网络。

作为土地开发强度逼近50%、寸土寸金的超大城市，深圳为生态“让步”并非作秀，而是长期坚守的发展理念。城市打破常规推出多项暖心举措：开通宠物友好巴士、地铁大屏滚动播放流浪动物领养信息、科技企业为楼宇张贴防鸟撞波点贴纸，以细微之举守护生灵。

生态保护的投入，换来丰厚的自然回馈。深圳国土面积仅占全国近五千分之一，却拥有全国四分之一的鸟种，每年十万只候鸟在此越冬。同时，深圳绿色低碳产业蓬勃发展，2024年产业增加值达2439.16亿元，实现了生态环境与经济发展的双向共赢，成为人与自然和谐共生的城市典范。

文 | 孔德淇
译 | 徐芷晴
审校 | 曾敏