Agriculture, Food Security & Rural Revitalization~
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Food security in China and the impact of climate change
As the global climate changes, extreme climate events, such as heatwaves, droughts, and flooding, are becoming more commonplace. Like many countries, China has suffered from extreme climatic events in recent years and climatic extremes combined with EI Niño effects have exposed vulnerabilities in its agricultural landscape. Climate change poses a great challenge to global food… Continue reading
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China recovering from typhoon Yagi: strongest since 1949
Dozens killed in Vietnam, China, Philippines Yagi, the strongest autumn typhoon to land in China since 1949, hit Hainan on Friday, leaving at least four dead and 95 injured. China’s southernmost province of Hainan is recovering from the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yagi, with workers fixing damaged facilities and draining streets of floodwaters as airports… Continue reading
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Vicious circle of air pollution and climate-change induced wildfires has global impact
PM2.5 DECLINING IN CHINA SAYS WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANISATION World in a vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires and air pollution – causing spiraling negative impact on human health, ecosystems and agriculture, says WMO. Fine particle air pollution declined in China last year as emissions linked to human activity dropped, the UN’s World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)… Continue reading
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Kenyan environmentalists work to revive degraded river by planting Chinese bamboo
A Kenyan evironmental group, Kirinyaga Bamboo Environmental Guardians, were convinced that planting trees along the riverbanks could help restore the environment. They sought to tackle the degradation of Kiringa River, a once-pristine waterway long revered by the local community. The riverbanks suffered from severe soil erosion, water levels dwindled and pollution worsened due to climate… Continue reading
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Chinese scientists grow soybeans in space to help advance agricultural technology
Endeavors to grow soybeans in space may bear fruition, says Hong Kong biologist. Recently, a research team from a Chinese university successfully sent samples of soybean bacteria to the nation’s Tiangong Space Station via the Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft. The project is the first Hong Kong agricultural research project to be launched into space, opening a… Continue reading
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China commits to strengthening controls on illegal building to protect farmland
Chinese authorities have committed to tough measures to safeguard arable land by releasing case studies involving the confiscation and disposal of illegal buildings and structures. The Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) and the Ministry of Natural Resources have published four typical cases from Sichuan, Guangxi, Hebei, and Heilongjiang. An SPP official noted that removing illegal buildings… Continue reading
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Madagascar – China’s hybrid rice helps food security for African nation
Average yield of Chinese hybrid rice in Madagascar trials two to three times more than local rice varieties. A prolonged period of exceptional droughts in the African island nation of Madagascar since 2019 reduced agriculture production, placing about 1 million people on average in food insecurity, among which 250 000 suffered a famine situation. Madagascar… Continue reading
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Chinese agrivoltaics project in Japan operational
KYOTO, Japan, Aug. 26, 2024 — Trina Solar Co Ltd, a Chinese photovoltaics company founded in 1997, announced the commercial operation of its latest agrivoltaics project, located in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The project is will generate 2,700 MWh of clean energy annually, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 1,760 tons each year. Macau Business Media reports that this… Continue reading
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Biodiversity of China’s Yangtze River improves
Government report finds number of native fish and protected wildlife species up over previous year, but there is much room for improvement. The Yangtze – China’s longest river and a critical habitat for aquatic life – is showing signs of ecological improvement, the latest government report says, while warning that there is still a long way to… Continue reading
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Climate change induced ‘natural disasters’ continue to hit China
Extreme weather events continued across China over recent weeks. These “natural disasters” cost China nearly 元77 billion yuan ($10.7bn) last month – the biggest amount of losses for the month of July since 2021. EXTREME WEATHER A “once-in-a-century flood” was recorded by the Zhimenda hydrological station along the Yangtze River in south China, reported China Daily.… Continue reading
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China – Weather extremes lower rice yield
How climate change is driving up food prices. China is a major producer of cereals – growing more rice and wheat than any other country in the world. Based on the findings of a joint 2023 study by scientists from China, Germany, France and Cyprus, published in the journal Nature, the chart below shows that extreme rainfall cut rice yields… Continue reading
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How China bridges urban and rural development through ecological value
As pointed out by the resolution of the third plenary session of the Communist Party of China, integrated urban and rural development is essential to Chinese modernization. “We must promote equal exchanges and two-way flows of production factors between urban and rural areas, to narrow the disparities between the two and promote their shared prosperity… Continue reading
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Xi’s green vision drives Northeast China’s revitalization
CHANGCHUN — As scorching summer heat grips much of China, the country’s northeast has emerged as a popular sightseeing destination with cool weather and breathtaking views of lush mountains and lucid waters. Encompassing Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning provinces and part of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, the northeastern region, once a heavy industrial base, has… Continue reading
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How biochar can help China reach carbon neutrality
This article by Deng Xu was originally published on Dialogue Earth under the Creative Commons BY NC ND licence. The charcoal-like substance biochare has enormous potential to remove CO2, writes Dr Deng Xu, who obtained her PhD from the Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy, Tsinghua University in China. For China and the world to achieve carbon neutrality will… Continue reading
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Remote sensing helps researchers study vegetation and soil moisture
Remote sensing helps researchers study vegetation and soil moisture. Chinese researchers recently initiated remote sensing experiments for vegetation and soil moisture in Hebei province, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Aerospace Information Research Institute.“Vegetation plays a crucial role in the transfer of water between the land and the atmosphere, acting not only as a… Continue reading
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China-Thailand Joint Laboratory for Climate and Marine Ecosystems
Thailand and China have much cooperation and interests in common in the areas of marine conservation and disaster prevention. This is particularly evident in the establishment in June 2013 of the China-Thailand Joint Laboratory for Climate and Marine Ecosystems in Phuket, Thailand. MODEL OF INTERNATIONAL MARINE COOPERATION The China-Thailand Joint Laboratory has become a model of international marine… Continue reading
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Timor-Leste: China to support green development and livelihood improvement
China has pledged to strengthen cooperation with Timor-Leste in green development – in areas such agriculture and fisheries, health, water conservancy, energy, education and poverty reduction, tourism, and digital economy. Dr José Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, embarked on a state visit to the People’s Republic of China from 28 – 31 July… Continue reading
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Localized climate adaptation strategies ‘imperative’ for China
Urgent Calls for Localized Climate Risk Adaptation Solutions in China: Greenpeace. Greenpeace East Asia’s Beijing office on July 19, 2024 issued a call, in the light of experience in responding to major climate change-induced flood events, for China to develop a greater emphasis on local strategies for disaster prevention. The Greenpeace statement follows: Since April… Continue reading
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China & Brazil collaborate to enhance sustainable beef production
A MODEL FOR OTHER COUNTRIES TO FOLLOW? China and Brazil launch a pilot scheme to improve beef production sustainability, addressing emissions and deforestation concerns while setting a global standard for transparency in the beef supply chain. China, the world’s largest beef importer, and Brazil, the biggest supplier, are embarking on a significant initiative to make… Continue reading
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China’s major reforms in ecological conservation over the decade
POLICES AND FACTS. Over the past decade, China’s ecological conservation efforts have yielded extensive fruits in its commitment to sustainable growth as it pursues modernization. The building of an ecological civilization was set as one of the five major pillars in China’s overall development by the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China… Continue reading
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China ensures food security despite extreme weather events
There have been more voices than ever before expressing concerns about global food security. Some Western media outlets have recently published articles claiming that the world’s major grain-producing regions, including China, have experienced more frequent extreme weather events due to global warming, posing a threat to crop output.Concerns regarding China’s food security ave been raised.… Continue reading
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Ancient Earth moss as ‘pioneer plant’ for Mars ?
A desert moss that can stand extreme drought and cold on Earth may serve as a pioneer plant on Mars and pave the way for human colonisation, according to a new study from China. Botanists and ecologists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have identified a plant that could one day be grown as a crop… Continue reading
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Dam shows potential of China-Kenya BRI partnership
The Chinese-built Thwake Multipurpose Dam in Kenya is almost complete, and its commissioning later this year will pave the way for the country’s socio-economic transformation. The dam, located at the intersection of the rivers Thwake and Athi, in the south of Kenya, is constructed by China Gezhouba Group Co, is the pioneer project of China-Kenya… Continue reading
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Restoring China’s vanishing oyster reefs
China has begun protecting and re-establishing its oyster reefs, one of the world’s most endangered marine habitats, but challenges remain. Naturally formed oyster reefs face a precarious existence, with around 85% of them having disappeared globally. China is no exception, and while the country has established special protected areas and rolled out restoration efforts for… Continue reading
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What’s behind China’s shift to environmental diplomacy?
CHINA’S infrastructure investments across the Global South are well documented. Less well known, however, is China’s turn to environmental diplomacy. Amid rising geopolitical tensions and hard-power politics, China is also leveraging soft power. This shift is marked by environment- and development-focused initiatives, such as the BRI Green Development Coalition in 2017 and the Global Development… Continue reading
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China agriculture’s invaluable lessons
Pakistan’s Ministry of Climate Change says China’s sustainable agricultural practices offer valuable lessons China is leading the charge in sustainable agriculture, balancing high productivity with eco-friendly practices. The country’s innovative farming methods offer valuable lessons for other Global South countries looking to improve their agricultural systems. Sustainable farming practices are increasingly gaining attention as countries… Continue reading
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China’s new water conservation rules
On March 20, 2024, the State Council of China issued the “Regulations on Water Conservation”, which is the first national-level regulations on water conservation in China. The Regulations will take effect on May 1, 2024. The regulations determine rules on water use management, including setting water use quotas for major crops, industrial products and service sector, controlling… Continue reading
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Dangerous heat wave envelops East Asia
Heat wave is affecting hundreds of millions of people across East Asia (including China) and South East Asia A punishing heat wave is affecting hundreds of millions of people across East Asia (including China) and South East Asia, with monthly and all-time temperature records falling repeatedly. And the heat shows no signs of slowing. The… Continue reading
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China bio-regions reshaped by climate change
Chinese study shows climate change impact on China’s dry–wet transition zones Climate change is significantly altering bioclimatic environments in China’s dry–wet transition zones, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Hydrology. The research conducted by scientists from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the UK Met Office and… Continue reading
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Extreme weather hits south and east Asia
This extreme weather comes as the World Meteorological Organization published a report warning that climate change is causing major repercussions across Asia. SOUTHERN CHINA HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOODING INTENSE HEATWAVE ACROSS SOUTH AND EASTERN ASIA. Source: Carbon Debrief, Apr 26, 2024. Continue reading
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Extreme heat and global climate
Published 2022/08/24 What does extreme heat tell us about global climate? China recently braved its strongest heatwave. Europe is also suffering from heatwaves and the worst drought in 500 years. What’s behind the high temperatures? And what does this extreme heat tell us about global climate change? What is going to be the impact on… Continue reading
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Climate catastrophes: China hit by floods
World facing climate catastrophes? China hit by floods Published 2022/08/19 LEVELS OF RAINFALL IN CHINA NOT SEEN SINCE THE EARLY 1960S. Authorities across much of southern China have issued weather advisories for heavy rain and severe flooding. Over 80 rivers have already seen waters exceed warning levels after days of heavy rains. Over 1.79 million… Continue reading
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BRICS grain exchange proposal
Proposal for a BRICS grain exchange: High-tech digital marketplace In recent years, the international status of agriculture in the BRICS countries has continuously improved. As far back as 2018, the gross agricultural production of the BRICS countries accounted for more than 50% of the world’s total. Further strengthening the developing cooperation of the BRICS countries… Continue reading
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China’s campaign to reduce food wastes
How to reduce food wastes? China’s “clear your plate” campaign More than 1.05 BILLION tonnes of food were wasted worldwide in 2022. In other words, each person wasted more than 132 kilograms of food on average. That astonishing number came to spotlight with the release of a UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report days ahead of… Continue reading
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Why China’s Water Usage Matters
Led by Zhang Jianyun, an Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering , a research team has delved into the concept of water peaking, which refers to the point where water consumption reaches a maximum and then stabilizes or declines. This phenomenon is vital for comprehending the future of China’s water resources. The researchers analyzed China’s… Continue reading