Over 100 international experts, officials, and scholars gathered at Jilin Province's Changbai Mountain Nature Reserve this weekend to tackle one question: How can we protect Earth's natural treasures while supporting local communities?
Why Changbai Mountain?
This UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve – home to endangered Siberian tigers and ancient volcanic landscapes – became the perfect backdrop for discussing sustainable solutions. Participants from 20+ countries shared tech-driven conservation strategies and Indigenous ecological wisdom
Innovative Solutions & Cultural Wisdom
Key takeaways included using AI for wildlife monitoring, creating 'green' tourism economies, and integrating traditional forest management practices with modern science. Tour guides from the reserve's Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture highlighted how cultural preservation fuels eco-awareness
Youth-Led Eco Action
Gen-Z researchers presented viral social media campaigns turning biodiversity data into TikTok trends. \"Sustainability needs meme-worthy storytelling,\" argued one young panelist, sparking debates about balancing scientific rigor with digital engagement
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