Battle in the Sea of Sand: Weaving a “Green Scarf” for Xinjiang
Communities in China’s Xinjiang are battling the encroaching sands of the Taklimakan Desert. By weaving a ‘green scarf’, they aim to protect their homeland from ecological threats.
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Communities in China’s Xinjiang are battling the encroaching sands of the Taklimakan Desert. By weaving a ‘green scarf’, they aim to protect their homeland from ecological threats.
At least eight people have died as super typhoon Man-yi hit the Philippines, causing flooding and landslides.
Singapore’s public sector reduced carbon emissions by 0.2% in FY2023, emitting 3.6 million tonnes of CO2e according to the GreenGov.SG Report.
A playful giant panda named Dang Sheng has been dazzling visitors with her ‘Kung Fu’ moves at the Foping Panda Base in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province.
Nations at COP29 in Baku are facing a $1 trillion gap in climate finance negotiations, with developing countries calling for $1.3 trillion annually while developed nations offer significantly less.
New research reveals that methane emissions from warming tropical wetlands are surging, posing a significant threat to global climate goals and increasing pressure on governments to cut other emissions.
Beijing’s Natural History Museum of China is set to open its new site along the city’s central axis in October 2029, enhancing its role in conserving and showcasing natural heritage.
Young Argentine politician Gabriel Molina highlights the transformative collaboration between Argentina and China in lithium projects, promoting local economic growth and a shared green future.
Asia Pacific nations unite to protect endangered species like the spoon-billed sandpiper, tigers, and primates, highlighting a regional commitment to biodiversity and sustainable development.
A UN report reveals that only 1% of major methane leak alerts have prompted action, highlighting a significant gap between climate pledges and actual practices.
Seven Chinese villages have been honored as “Best Tourism Villages” by the UNWTO, showcasing China’s achievements in rural tourism and sustainable development.
A recent CGTN poll reveals that 83.5% of global respondents positively evaluate China’s contributions to climate governance, highlighting its leading role in combating climate change through concrete actions.
Adelaide Zoo’s only giant pandas in the Southern Hemisphere, Wang Wang and Fu Ni, have returned to China, marking the end of a 15-year conservation collaboration between China and Australia.
Kenya has launched a rhinoceros ear-notching and transmitter fitting exercise to enhance conservation efforts, aiming to protect 20 to 25 rhinos in Tsavo West National Park through advanced monitoring techniques.
China has unveiled a new action plan to strengthen climate change adaptation and early warning systems in developing countries, announced during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
World Bank report reveals Pacific atoll nations need $10 billion to adapt to rising sea levels, equivalent to 20 years of their GDP.
Xinjiang’s Taklimakan Desert transforms into a golden fairyland as ‘poplar time’ arrives. The world’s largest desert poplar forest adorns the vast desert with golden trees, sapphire lakes, and white sand dunes.
APEC members are intensifying climate efforts through renewable energy, green investments, and sustainable initiatives to foster inclusive growth and address the urgent challenges of climate change.
Min Jian noodles, or “pinched noodles,” from northwest China’s Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, embody a rich noodle culture and deep-rooted culinary traditions celebrated as an intangible cultural heritage.
A global survey by CGTN and Renmin University highlights the urgent need to tackle climate change, with developing countries showing strong commitment to environmental action.