Challenges and opportunities for karst research of our country under the new situation

With the rapid development of society and economy, karst geological and environmental problem in our country is becoming increasingly conspicuous, which have received much attention from our Party and government. According to the requirement of national economic construction and social development, the paper analyze the situation and opportunities for karst research of our country, consider that further strengthen the research on karst basic and practical problem, particularly in karst developing reaction among gas-biology-water-rock, oil global carbon sinks, as well as comprehensive treatment for southwestern karst rocky desertification, exploiting and protecting research on karst groundwater resources, improvement in ecological environment, promoting sustainable and harmonious development of society and economy in karst areas, are the main tasks and work focuses for karst research of our country at present even for a period in the future.