"As the Worlds largest alluvial island, Chongming Island of China owns unparalleled ecological
values. Nevertheless, the inherent vulnerability, as well as the conflicts between social & eco-
nomic development and environmental conservation, must be paid keen attention EOA This pa-
per discusses promising pathways that could lead Chongming Island toward sustainable devel-
opment, and in-depth elucidation is provided from the perspectives of ecological planning, wa-
ter management and low-carbon society. In certain sections, it also features advanced experi-
ences and technologies of Japan, from which Chongming Island could benefit‘ The result is
considered a useful reference for the relevant decision/policy makers, and contributes to the
realization of the ‘eco-island’ notion in Chongming Island."
