In a world fighting climate change, China’s anti-desertification efforts are leveling up! 🎯 Natural Resources Minister Guan Zhi’ou reports that over 5 million hectares of desertified land have been restored since last year – equivalent to *7 million soccer fields*! 🌍
Green Gains, Real Change
How’d they do it? By merging high-tech solutions like photovoltaic power projects 💡 with classic tree-planting drives. Inner Mongolia alone paid locals $207 million for forestation, creating jobs for 200,000+ people. 💰 Talk about a win-win: saving ecosystems and boosting economies!
More Than Just Sandcastles
This isn’t just about stopping sandstorms. New roads and solar farms are energizing rural communities, proving that sustainability can be both cool and profitable. As Guan said: Collaboration is key – with regions, businesses, and citizens all playing RPG-style roles in this eco-quest! 🛡️
