Beijing, August 24: The conference of signatory countries to the “United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification” (UNCCD) is currently taking place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. During this event, the Chinese delegation has set up an exhibition called the “China Pavilion,” showcasing China’s achievements in desertification control and prevention from various perspectives. China’s accomplishments and practical experiences have received significant appreciation.
The exhibition features innovative methods and achievements, such as the “Three-North” project, presented through images, videos, and physical displays. It shares China’s experiences in grassland conservation and restoration, scientific desertification control, and the outcomes of international cooperation.
The “Three-North” project refers to the construction of a three-north shelterbelt system in China. This large-scale ecological afforestation project is implemented across three major regions: Northwest China, Northern China, and Northeast China. Its aim is to prevent and control threats from wind and sand, as well as soil erosion, while improving the ecological environment.
Officials, experts, scholars, representatives from international organizations, and media personnel from various countries have visited the “China Pavilion” exhibition, engaging in the exchange of ideas.
Additionally, during the conference, the Chinese delegation organized nearly 20 thematic co-events, including “Empowering Desertification Control through Science: Innovative Methods of China’s Great Green Wall.”
Huang Tsaiyi, Director of the Desertification Prevention and Control Department of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration of China, stated that approximately one-quarter of China’s total land area is desertified. After more than half a century of continuous efforts, a historic transformation has been achieved, shifting from “sand advancing while people retreat” to “greenery advancing while sand retreats.”
According to this official, the area of desertified and sandy land in China is continuously decreasing, making China the first country in the world to achieve “zero growth” in land degradation.
(Source: China Media Group, Beijing)
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