Core Insights - Inner Mongolia's Alxa League has achieved a milestone in desertification control, with a cumulative treatment area exceeding 10 million acres, establishing a green defense line to improve the ecological environment in northern China and promote green development [1] - The region is responsible for 60% of the national desertification control tasks, emphasizing the importance of a sustained effort in combating desertification [1] - The focus of desertification control has shifted from merely stopping desert expansion to enhancing green coverage and solidifying the results of previous efforts [1] Group 1 - The implementation of "locking edge" projects has been recognized as an effective measure to prevent desert expansion, utilizing methods such as grass grids, biological sand fixation, and photovoltaic sand control [1] - There is still room for improvement in the scale, width, and quality of these locking edge projects, with future efforts aimed at expanding green areas [1] - Technological advancements are crucial for desertification control, with a need to address key technical bottlenecks and integrate technology with engineering solutions [2] Group 2 - The development of the sand industry is emerging as a new economic growth point, with desert tourism being a significant direction for utilizing desert resources [2] - The Badain Jaran Desert in Inner Mongolia was included in the World Heritage List, highlighting the potential for eco-tourism and sustainable development [2] - A principle of "suitable vegetation" is emphasized for desert management, advocating for a diversified investment mechanism and encouraging participation from various stakeholders in desertification control efforts [3]