Core Insights - Ningxia has achieved a historic transformation in desertification and sandification control, with a reduction of 710,000 acres and 407,000 acres respectively by the end of 2024 compared to 2019, marking 25 consecutive years of "dual reduction" [1][2] Group 1: Desertification Control Achievements - Ningxia has established a leadership group to strengthen comprehensive desertification control and promote key ecological projects, with a governance task of 8.2 million acres, of which 5.64 million acres have been completed, accounting for 68.7% of the total task [1] - The Tengger Desert's sand fixation belt has been fully connected as of June 30 this year, and the Mu Us Sandy Land's mobile sand areas will be fully fixed by the end of this year [1] Group 2: Innovative Techniques and Technologies - Ningxia has fully applied grass grid technology for sand control and developed a brush-like net rope grass grid, which has a lifespan increased by 2 to 3 years compared to traditional grass grids [1] - The blue-green algae soil crust technology has reduced the soil crust formation time from 20 years to 2 to 3 years [1] - An "electric seedling planter" invented by Ningxia can plant a tree in less than 10 seconds, improving efficiency by over 60% [1] Group 3: Economic and International Collaboration - Ningxia promotes a "photovoltaic + sand control" model, integrating power generation with the cultivation of goji berries, which supports the development of specialty forestry and seedling industries [2] - The region has signed a cooperation memorandum with the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and hosted multiple international training sessions, attracting 72 countries and international organizations for technology sharing [2] - At the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, Ningxia promoted the "Chinese solution" for desertification control to the world [2]

Core Insights - The 10th Kubuqi International Desert Forum was held in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, focusing on desertification prevention and innovative solutions [1][2] - China has made significant efforts in combating land degradation, with over 10 million kilowatts of photovoltaic capacity established in the "Photovoltaic Great Wall" desertification control area, covering approximately 800,000 acres [2] - China's desertification prevention methods have gained international recognition, with successful implementations in countries like Mongolia and Saudi Arabia [2][3] Group 1 - The forum attracted over 260 representatives from various countries, discussing innovative models for desertification control, including photovoltaic technology and integrated watershed management [1] - The "board on power generation, board under sand control, and grass planting between boards" model in the photovoltaic desertification control base impressed attendees, showcasing effective land restoration techniques [1] - The use of advanced machinery, such as drones and grass grid laying machines, has significantly improved the efficiency of desert vegetation survival rates [1] Group 2 - The Kubuqi International Desert Forum has become a vital platform for international cooperation and knowledge exchange in desertification control, demonstrating China's capability in land restoration [2] - China's "Three-North" project is recognized as a strong practice of international conventions on desertification and climate change, contributing valuable insights and solutions to global desertification challenges [3]