China Hosts Global Eco Summit: Wildlife Conservation in Focus

From climate crises to illegal ivory trades, the global battle to protect endangered species took center stage at a recent seminar in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Over two weeks, 38 officials and experts from seven developing countries—including Türkiye, Sierra Leone, and Ethiopia—shared urgent ecological challenges and solutions.

Voices From the Frontlines

'Global warming is forcing wildlife to migrate into deadly conditions,' revealed Marvel Emelia Bassie from Sierra Leone, while Thailand's Netchanok Jantawan highlighted illegal elephant trades. Türkiye's Atife Tuba BEKEN warned about pesticide overuse destroying habitats. The message was clear: collaboration is non-negotiable.

China's Conservation Playbook

Chinese experts showcased cutting-edge strategies, like DNA tech to combat tree trafficking and big-data monitoring systems. Ethiopia's Daniel Assefa Zinabu praised China's leadership: 'We need collective action—and China's experience is gold.' Iran's Asghar Samiei vowed to bring these innovations home, calling the knowledge exchange 'priceless.'

Building a Greener Future Together

Ethiopian researcher Sena Gashe Hora applauded China's reforestation wins, saying developing nations 'need these blueprints.' The seminar didn’t just share ideas—it planted seeds for a united front in preserving biodiversity. As one attendee put it: 'This is how we save our shared planet.'

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China's ecological conservation in the eyes of foreigners

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