From reclaiming deserts to revitalizing ancient ecosystems, China’s two-decade environmental evolution takes center stage in CGTN’s upcoming documentary series China’s Green Revolution, airing November 10–14. The five-episode project chronicles the nation’s ambitious ecological restoration efforts, offering viewers a front-row seat to groundbreaking initiatives across diverse landscapes.
The series explores how arid regions like the Kubuqi Desert have been transformed into sustainable green zones through innovative sand-control technologies. Marine conservation takes the spotlight in episodes detailing coral reef rehabilitation and coastal ecosystem protection, while a journey through Yunnan’s 1,200-year-old tea forests reveals traditional agricultural wisdom guiding modern sustainability practices.
Notably, the documentary examines the economic ripple effects of environmental policies, from ecotourism growth in revitalized wetlands to new green energy markets emerging from glacier preservation projects in Tibet. Researchers interviewed highlight how species recovery programs for pandas and Hainan gibbons have boosted biodiversity while creating scientific collaboration opportunities.
With footage spanning from Siberian tiger habitats in the northeast to mangrove restoration sites in the south, the series positions China’s ecological strategies as part of broader global climate conversations. Analysts suggest these case studies could inform sustainable development models worldwide.
