China, Central Asia Partner to Transform Deserts into Green Havens
China and Central Asian nations strengthen collaboration to combat desertification, focusing on reviving the Aral Sea and expanding green initiatives.
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Desert Ginseng Fights Sand, Fuels Growth in Xinjiang
Xinjiang’s ‘desert ginseng’ fights sand expansion while creating economic opportunities through ecological innovation and traditional knowledge.
Xinjiang’s Sand Warrior: Turning Deserts into Green Gold
In Xinjiang’s Taklamakan Desert, Jia Cunpeng leads a decade-long effort to combat desertification by cultivating medicinal herbs, blending ecological restoration with economic growth.
Xinjiang’s Desert Pioneer Turns Sand into Sustainable Opportunity
In Xinjiang’s Taklamakan Desert, Jia Cunpeng leads a decade-long initiative transforming sand into sustainable resources through medicinal herb cultivation, blending ecology and economy.
Xinjiang Completes Green Belt Around Taklimakan Desert, Sets New Environmental Goals
A significant milestone was reached in Xinjiang’s Yutian County as the final rose seedling was planted, completing the green belt around the Taklimakan Desert’s southern rim. Efforts continue to combat desertification.
Three Generations Forge Green Barrier in Xinjiang, Keeping Deserts at Bay
Three generations of forest rangers in Xinjiang have built a 14 km wide and 180 km long green barrier between two deserts over 60 years, transforming the landscape and protecting the land.
COP16 Concludes in Riyadh with 39 Key Decisions and $12 Billion in Pledges
UNCCD’s COP16 concluded in Riyadh, adopting 39 decisions and securing over $12 billion to combat desertification, land degradation, and drought worldwide.
Shapotou’s Green Transformation: Pushing Back the Tengger Desert
Shapotou in northwest China’s Zhongwei City has transformed from a desert-threatened area to a green oasis, pushing back the Tengger Desert through innovative techniques and community efforts.
Chinese Scientist Lu Qi Honored with 2024 UNEP Champions of the Earth Award
Chinese scientist Lu Qi has been honored with the 2024 UNEP Champions of the Earth Award for his groundbreaking work in reversing environmental degradation and combating desertification.
The Green Transformation of Haba Lake: From Desert to Wildlife Paradise
Once plagued by sandstorms and barren landscapes, Haba Lake in China’s Ningxia has transformed into a lush wildlife haven through determined ecological restoration efforts.
COP16 Report Warns of Permanent Drying Across 75% of Global Land
A UN-backed COP16 report reveals that over 75% of global land has become permanently drier over the past 30 years, posing an existential threat to billions and redefining life on Earth.
Ordos City Transforms Deserts with Green Economy Initiatives
In Ordos City, China’s green economy transforms deserts into thriving landscapes through sea buckthorn plantations and high-tech agriculture.
China Showcases Saihanba Green Miracle at UN Desertification Conference in Riyadh
China showcases its Saihanba afforestation success at COP16 in Riyadh, highlighting its commitment to combating desertification and promoting sustainable land management.
Ningxia’s Green Evolution: A Model for Combating Desertification
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region has transformed from barren desert into a flourishing oasis, showcasing innovative strategies to combat desertification and sharing its success at UN’s COP16.
China’s Triumph Over Desertification Offers Global Sustainability Blueprint
China’s remarkable success in combating desertification offers a powerful model for global sustainability efforts amid escalating climate change challenges.
China Completes 3,046-km Green Belt Encircling Taklimakan Desert
China has completed a 3,046-km green belt encircling the Taklimakan Desert, marking a significant milestone in its decades-long fight against desertification.
China Highlights Battle Against Desertification at UN Conference in Riyadh
At COP16 of the UNCCD in Riyadh, China opened its pavilion—the second-largest at the event—highlighting its decades-long efforts to combat desertification, including the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program.
China Pavilion Showcases Decades of Desertification Efforts at UN Conference in Riyadh
At the UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, the China Pavilion opened, highlighting the Chinese mainland’s decades-long efforts to combat desertification, showcasing the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program.
COP16 Kicks Off in Riyadh: Global Leaders Unite to Combat Desertification
COP16 to the UNCCD opens in Riyadh, bringing together nearly 200 parties to accelerate land restoration and enhance global cooperation on drought resilience under the theme “Our Land. Our Future.”
UN Conference on Desertification Opens in Riyadh, Urges Global Land Restoration
The UN’s COP16 on desertification has opened in Riyadh, urging global collaboration to restore degraded land and enhance drought resilience.