Dossier
Zhu Jiaojun
Coverage of Zhu Jiaojun in the Nexus archive.
Barron Joseph Orrperson2U.N. Convention to Combat Desertificationorganization2Sahara desertplace2Three-North Protective Forest Programorganization1Green Great Wallorganization1Chinese Academy of Sciencesorganization1Kubuqi Desertplace1Three-North Protective Forest Programtopic1Green Great Walltopic1Chinese governmentorganization1
- China’s 'Green Great Wall' tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over
China's Three-North Protective Forest Program, also known as the Green Great Wall, has reduced desertified land in northern China by over 1,000 square kilometers annually since 2000 through techniques like straw checkerboards and tree planting. Scientists acknowledge progress but warn sustained effort is needed to maintain gains against desertification.
- China’s 'Green Great Wall' tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over
China's Green Great Wall project, part of the Three-North Protective Forest Program, has reduced desertified land by over 1,000 square kilometers annually since 2000 using techniques like straw checkerboards. Scientists acknowledge progress but emphasize the need for continued effort to sustain gains.