Guilin, the picturesque city in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, just leveled up its eco-game by joining the prestigious CitiesWithNature initiative! 🌱 Announced during the COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia, this move puts Guilin alongside global green champions like Shenzhen and Chengdu.
CitiesWithNature—backed by heavyweights like The Nature Conservancy and IUCN—is the ultimate hub for cities sharing tips on biodiversity conservation. Think of it as a LinkedIn for eco-smart urban planning, where Guilin can now showcase its lush landscapes and sustainable strategies. 🏞️
Why Guilin? The region is a biodiversity superstar, ranking 3rd in China for wildlife diversity. Home to over 600 vertebrate species and 3,120 plant varieties, it’s basically Mother Nature’s VIP lounge. Plus, the city’s push to transform the Lijiang River Basin into a global model for eco-management is like Netflix’s Our Planet—but IRL. 🌊
With 32 nature reserves and a mission to create a replicable ‘Guilin Experience,’ this city isn’t just postcard-perfect—it’s shaping the future of urban sustainability. Move over, concrete jungles! 🌆➡️🌳
