内蒙古5年完成防沙治沙6688万亩

Core Points - Inner Mongolia has completed sand prevention and control on 66.88 million acres in the past five years, accounting for over 40% of the national governance area, strengthening the ecological security barrier in northern China [1] - The region is one of the most severely affected by desertification and sandification, with significant ecological governance challenges due to the presence of major deserts and sandy areas [1] - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Inner Mongolia completed ecological construction tasks totaling 123 million acres, with sand prevention and control covering 66.88 million acres [1] Group 1 - Inner Mongolia has innovated mechanisms for sand prevention and control, integrating engineering, social participation, and industry-driven approaches [1] - The region has established a sand prevention and control fund and strengthened cooperation with NGOs to enhance efforts in this area [1] - Various incentive mechanisms have been developed to encourage local exploration of models such as "build first, subsidize later" and "work for relief" to mobilize social forces [1] Group 2 - Inner Mongolia is focusing on new technologies and machinery for sand prevention and control, enhancing regional cooperation and resource management [2] - The forest coverage rate in Inner Mongolia is projected to reach 21.98% by 2024, an increase of 1.19 percentage points from 2021 [2] - Grassland vegetation coverage remains stable at over 45%, with wetland area around 70 million acres, continuously reinforcing ecological security functions [2]