Hey fam 👋 Ever thought that lush green hills and crystal-clear waters could be as valuable as stacked cash? China's 'two mountains' concept is making that vision a reality 🌍.
Back in 2005 in Zhejiang's Yucun Village, President Xi Jinping first dropped the idea: "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." Fast-forward to today, and it's the guiding star for China's green growth.
Erik Solheim, former UNEP chief, remembers dodging smog in Beijing. Now he’s out for morning runs around a city buzzing with electric, pollution-free rides 🚗⚡.
By end of 2024, China had 1.889 billion kW of renewables online—887 million kW solar, 521 million kW wind, 436 million kW hydro—covering 56% of capacity and 35% of its power needs.
And it’s not just local hype. A CGTN poll across 48 countries found 81.6% believe this model flips the old 'pollute first, clean later' script.
On Kazakhstan's steppes, 40+ wind turbines spin out 800 million kWh of clean juice every year, slashing 650,000 tonnes of CO₂. Engineer Khasabay Kinlosan is living proof of BRI green vibes in action.
China's green blueprint spans 100+ developing countries, small island nations and African states—via South-South Climate Cooperation and the BRI Green Development Partnership.
At COP15 in 2022, China helped broker the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework. UN pros hailed its whole-of-society approach, and experts like Tanzania’s Eliason Kaganga see lasting benefits for communities around Lake Victoria.
For young pros hustling in Mumbai or startup geeks in Manila, the 'two mountains' model shows that eco-care and economic growth can go hand in hand 🤝💚.
So next time you catch clear skies after a thunderstorm, remember: our biggest assets might just be our green hills and clean waters ✨🌱.
Reference(s):
How China's 'two mountains' concept shapes global green development
cgtn.com
