China’s atmospheric environment monitoring satellite and terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring satellite have been officially put into operation, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Thursday. Air pollution, greenhouse gases and forests among monitoring targets. During their in-orbit testing, these satellites demonstrated favorable application results across multiple areas, including ecological…
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Northwest China wetland becomes migratory bird heaven
Photo: A group of black storks gather at the Heihe Wetland National Nature Reserve in Zhangye, northwest China’s Gansu Province, October 5, 2023. With the implementation of enhanced ecological conservation measures, the Heihe Wetland National Nature Reserve in northwest China’s Gansu Province, is experiencing a remarkable boom in migratory bird…
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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…
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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…
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China’s tech innovations benefits Global South electricity development
China is at the technological forefront of electricity development and has provided the world with experience and practices in electricity innovation, according to a report issued on the sidelines of a high-level conference recently held in Beijing. At a sub-forum of the second high-level conference of the Forum on Global…
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Shenzhen: A protection hub for mangroves and migratory birds
𐂷 HOW CHINA’S MOST ‘FUTURISTIC’ CITY RESTORED ITS MANGROVES 𐂷 Amid the rapid urbanisation that defines modern China, Shenzhen stands out not just for its “futuristic” skyline, but also for its efforts to reassert its ecological priorities. Shenzhen Bay, located in southern China and part of the Pearl River Delta…
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‘The Clean Sea’ – China’s beautiful Lake Sayram in summer
Sayram Lake (Lake Sailimu National Park 赛里木湖) is located along the northern branch of the historic Northern Silk Road. It is the largest (458 km2) and highest (2,073 meters) alpine lake in China’s Xinjiang. Sayram Lake is one of the most biodiverse region in Northwest China. Human activities are limited around the lake,…
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Uzbekistan and China join forces on desertification control
Uzbekistan will collaborate with China in implementing technologies for the development of arid regions. The UzDaily media outlet (Uzbekistan) reports: “On the sidelines of the SCO forum on green development, a meeting took place between Uzbekistan’s Minister of Ecology, Environment, and Climate Change, Aziz Abduhakimov, and China’s Minister of Ecology and Environment,…
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‘Nature-based Solutions’ with Chinese characteristics
China’s approach to “nature-based solutions” (NbS) is beginning to go global. But what is it and what opportunities might it afford developing countries? NbS is a globally used concept, but a May 2024 scientific paper argues that it may have specific meanings in China. ** In a nutshell, Chinese NbS…
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Chinese Used Solar Panels Transforming Africa
Despite over a decade of efforts by the US to hinder China’s photovoltaic industry, China’s PV sector has emerged strong, leading the world. China stands at the forefront of the global photovoltaic (PV) industry, boasting remarkable achievements in both production and innovation. With a staggering production share of over 90%…