China’s ‘Two Mountains’ philosophy – valuing green ecosystems as vital as economic growth – is rewriting nature’s comeback story 🏞️. Over 20 years, this vision has fueled the creation of sprawling national parks and protected habitats, reviving endangered species and restoring ecosystems.
Think of it as Earth’s ultimate glow-up: By prioritizing ecological restoration, wild populations of iconic animals like giant pandas and snow leopards are climbing 📈. Meanwhile, China’s mind-blowing biodiversity stats – 3,100+ terrestrial vertebrates, 130,000 insect species, and 38,000+ plant species – make it a global hotspot for conservationists 🌏.
From lush forests to alpine meadows, the focus on protecting flagship species and their homes is paying off. It’s like a real-life ‘Avatar’ project, minus the blue aliens – just pure, green hustle 💪.
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'Two Mountains' concept driving China's biodiversity revival
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