Hotan Combats Desertification with Hybrid Methods Targeting 149,000 Hectares
Hotan in Xinjiang is using a hybrid of mechanical, biological, and engineering methods to manage 149,000 hectares of desert in 2026, showcasing a major ecological effort.
Sand Control
Turning Sand into Opportunity: China’s Success in Fighting Desertification
Once heavily affected by desertification, China now leads the world in land degradation neutrality. Discover how China’s transformative efforts in the Ulan Buh Desert turned sand into opportunity.
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.
Inner Mongolia Intensifies Sand Control with Massive Tree and Grass Planting
Inner Mongolia plans to combat desertification in 2024 by planting millions of trees and grasses, treating over 1 million hectares of sandy land to restore ecological balance.
Reviving Xinjiang’s Lost Oasis: Harmony with the Sands in Cele County
Discover how Cele County in Xinjiang is reviving a once lost oasis by living in harmony with the sands, drawing wisdom from ancient civilizations like the Miran Ruins.