Core Insights - Inner Mongolia has made significant progress in ecological restoration and desertification control, implementing a series of projects that have resulted in a "green wall" of 1,856 kilometers to effectively halt desert expansion [1][2][3] - The region is entering a "fast track" mode for sand prevention and control, with a target of treating an average of 60,000 acres per day in 2024 [2][3] - The implementation of a "paid vacation" system for grasslands has led to improved ecological conditions and financial benefits for local herders [4][5] Ecological Restoration Efforts - Inner Mongolia has invested over 100 billion yuan in ecological protection and restoration since the 14th Five-Year Plan, completing ecological construction tasks covering 11 million acres, with over 6.5 million acres focused on desertification control [3][6] - The establishment of a million-acre saxaul and Cistanche industry base has transformed previously barren land into a green protective barrier, producing approximately 300 tons of fresh Cistanche annually [3] Grassland Management - The region has implemented a multi-faceted compensation mechanism for grassland ecological protection, linking ecological outcomes to subsidy distribution [4][5] - By 2025, 970 million acres of grassland will be under a "paid vacation" system, with 380 million acres designated as no-grazing areas for five years [5] Water Resource Management - Inner Mongolia has enhanced its water security capabilities, with significant improvements in water-saving irrigation techniques, reducing water usage by 30-35% compared to traditional methods [6][7] - The total water supply capacity in the region has reached 23.86 billion cubic meters, effectively meeting the water needs for urban, industrial, and agricultural development [7] - Water and soil loss has decreased significantly, with a reduction of 16,200 square kilometers in erosion areas, indicating a positive trend in ecological restoration [7]

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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]

Core Viewpoint - Inner Mongolia Alxa League has launched its autumn afforestation work, aiming to complete the task of planting 560,000 acres by the end of December 2025, highlighting the region's commitment to combating desertification and improving ecological conditions [1] Group 1: Afforestation Efforts - The afforestation initiative is part of a broader strategy that has seen over 10 million acres treated since the implementation of the "Three-North" project in 1978 [1] - The region's ecological efforts focus on using drought-resistant native species such as Haloxylon ammodendron, Caragana korshinskii, and Ziziphus jujuba, promoting a near-natural afforestation model [1] Group 2: Ecological Conditions - Alxa League is located in the westernmost part of Inner Mongolia, covering an area of 270,000 square kilometers, with an average annual precipitation of less than 200 millimeters and evaporation exceeding 3,000 millimeters [1] - The area is home to three major deserts: Badain Jaran, Tengger, and Ulan Buh, which together cover 94,700 square kilometers, accounting for 35.07% of Alxa League's land area and 83.04% of Inner Mongolia's total desert area [1] Group 3: Results of Efforts - The region has seen a dual increase in grassland vegetation coverage and forest coverage, alongside a dual decrease in desertified and sandy land areas, indicating the effectiveness of the ongoing ecological restoration efforts [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Xinjiang region is actively combating desertification and improving ecological conditions, with significant achievements in ecological governance and sustainable development [1][2][3] Group 1: Ecological Achievements - The area of desertification and sandy land has been reduced, with desertified land decreasing by 1,955.7 square kilometers and sandy land by 242.8 square kilometers, marking a turning point in the trend of increasing sandy area [1] - The area of natural and artificial oases has increased significantly, with oasis area growing from 99,000 square kilometers to 155,000 square kilometers, a 56.6% increase, and forest coverage rising from 4.24% in 2012 to 5.07% in 2024 [2] Group 2: Water Management and Agricultural Development - The region has enhanced water management through a comprehensive approach, achieving a target irrigation volume of 2.76 billion cubic meters for protective forests in southern Xinjiang by 2024, effectively restoring 150,000 acres of degraded protective forests and 3.2 million acres of poplar forests [2] - Economic benefits are being realized through the cultivation of desert-adapted crops, such as Cistanche and jujube, which not only combat desertification but also improve local livelihoods [2] Group 3: Future Directions - The focus will be on systematic pollution control in urban areas along the northern slope of Tianshan, including cities like Urumqi and Changji, while implementing soil pollution prevention measures [3] - Continued efforts will be made to consolidate and expand the achievements in desertification control, with support for ecological water use, restoration projects, and biodiversity protection [3] - The development of renewable energy and clean coal utilization will be prioritized, alongside advancements in low-carbon technologies, aiming for a sustainable and high-quality development path unique to Xinjiang [3]

Core Viewpoint - Inner Mongolia has prioritized sand prevention and control, along with the "Three North" project during the 14th Five-Year Plan, achieving significant land restoration and ecological improvements [1][19]. Group 1: Sand Prevention and Control Efforts - Over the past five years, Inner Mongolia has completed more than 10 million acres of the "Three North" project and has engaged in sand prevention and control over 6.5 million acres [1]. - The Alxa League, located in the western part of Inner Mongolia, has implemented ecological restoration projects that have increased vegetation coverage to over 84%, preventing approximately 1.5 million tons of sand from entering the Yellow River annually [3][19]. Group 2: Ecological Restoration Projects - The "Ten Major Kongdui" area contributes over 27 million tons of sediment to the Yellow River each year, with a significant portion coming from the weathering of toxic sandstone [9][11]. - New sediment retention dams have been constructed in the "Ten Major Kongdui" area, effectively reducing sediment flow into the Yellow River [11][13]. Group 3: Integrated Approaches to Land Management - Inner Mongolia has adopted a strategy of integrating sand prevention with wind and solar energy development, exemplified by the "Photovoltaic Long City" project, which aims to generate 200 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually while restoring 3 million acres of desert [15][19]. - The project promotes a sustainable cycle of agriculture and livestock farming under solar panels, enhancing both ecological and economic benefits [17].

Group 1 - Inner Mongolia has prioritized sand prevention and control, completing over 100 million mu of the "Three North" project and more than 65 million mu of sand prevention and control in the past five years [1] - The Alxa League, located in the westernmost part of Inner Mongolia, experiences significant sediment flow from the Ulan Buh Desert, with approximately 100 million tons of sediment carried away by the Yellow River annually [1] - The ecological restoration project initiated in 2022 in Alxa has achieved over 84% vegetation coverage in a 11,000 mu area, preventing about 1.5 million tons of sand from entering the Yellow River each year [1] Group 2 - The "Ten Major Conduits" of the Yellow River in Inner Mongolia contribute over 27 million tons of sediment to the river annually, with a significant portion coming from the easily eroded arsenic-bearing rock [3][4] - The construction of 271 sediment retention dams in the "Ten Major Conduits" has effectively reduced sediment flow into the Yellow River, with sediment concentration decreasing from 1550 kg/m³ to 195 kg/m³ [4] - Forest coverage in the West Liugou area has increased from 10.19% to 28.9%, and vegetation coverage has risen from 64.4% to 78.8% [4] Group 3 - The integration of sand prevention and wind/solar energy development is a new approach in Inner Mongolia, exemplified by the "Photovoltaic Great Wall" project spanning 400 kilometers [6] - The "Photovoltaic Great Wall" is expected to generate an annual power output of 200 billion kWh while simultaneously restoring 3 million mu of desert land [6] - The project promotes a sustainable cycle of photovoltaic energy, planting, and livestock farming, enhancing both ecological and economic benefits [6][7] Group 4 - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Inner Mongolia has implemented integrated sand prevention and wind/solar energy projects totaling 27.27 million kilowatts, restoring 238.88 million mu of desert land [7] - The ongoing transformation of previously barren land into productive ecosystems reflects a broader commitment to environmental restoration across Inner Mongolia [7]

Core Viewpoint - Inner Mongolia has prioritized sand prevention and control, along with the "Three North" project during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, achieving significant ecological restoration and land management goals [1][19]. Group 1: Achievements in Ecological Restoration - Over the past five years, Inner Mongolia has completed more than 10 million acres of the "Three North" project and has engaged in sand prevention and control over 6.5 million acres [1]. - The "Yellow River 'Z' Bend" campaign is highlighted as a key ecological battle, focusing on both ecological protection and improving local livelihoods [1]. - The ecological restoration project in Alxa League has achieved a vegetation coverage rate of over 84%, preventing approximately 1.5 million tons of sand from entering the Yellow River annually [6][14]. Group 2: Innovative Approaches - Inner Mongolia is integrating sand prevention and control with wind and solar energy development, exemplified by the construction of a 400-kilometer "Photovoltaic Great Wall" in the Kubuqi Desert [17]. - The "Photovoltaic Great Wall" is expected to generate an average annual power output of 200 billion kilowatt-hours while simultaneously restoring 3 million acres of land [17]. - The region has implemented a total of 27.27 million kilowatts of integrated sand prevention and wind-solar projects during the 14th Five-Year Plan, successfully rehabilitating 238,880 acres of desertified land [19]. Group 3: Water and Soil Conservation - The "Ten Major Conduits" area has seen a significant reduction in sediment entering the Yellow River, with sediment concentration decreasing from 1,550 kg/m³ to 195 kg/m³ [14]. - The forest coverage rate in the West Liugou area has increased from 10.19% to 28.9%, while vegetation coverage has risen from 64.4% to 78.8% [14].

Group 1: Ecological Restoration Efforts - Inner Mongolia is recognized as a crucial ecological function area in China, facing severe desertification and land degradation challenges [1] - Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party, Inner Mongolia has completed afforestation of 148 million acres, grass planting of 367 million acres, and desertification control of 185 million acres, leading the nation in scale [3] - The region is implementing integrated protection and systematic governance of natural resources, promoting ecological restoration and enhancing biodiversity [1][3] Group 2: Sand Control and Land Management - Daily sand control efforts are advancing at a rate of 60,000 acres, with significant progress in the Mu Us Sandy Land and Kubuqi Desert [2] - The implementation of ecological restoration projects along the Yellow River has significantly increased vegetation coverage in previously desertified areas [2] - The establishment of "four lines of defense" against sand encroachment has proven effective in protecting arable land [2] Group 3: Grassland Management and Economic Transition - Inner Mongolia is transitioning to a model of "resting" grasslands, with 970 million acres expected to achieve this by 2025, allowing for ecological recovery and economic benefits for herders [4] - The region is promoting resource integration and modern farming techniques to enhance livestock production while addressing overgrazing issues [6][7] - Cooperative models are being developed to optimize feed production and reduce costs, leading to improved livestock management [6] Group 4: Forestry and Sustainable Development - The Daxing'anling region has halted commercial logging of natural forests, resulting in a significant increase in forest stock volume and biodiversity over the past decade [9] - The area is exploring new economic opportunities through forest tourism, sustainable forestry products, and carbon trading initiatives [10] - The focus on ecological advantages is driving the development of integrated services in the forestry sector, enhancing both environmental and economic outcomes [10]